Car crash in Akmola region claims lives of 2 people

KOKSHETAU. KAZINFORM - A road accident on the Yekaterinburg-Almaty highway claimed lives of two people in Akmola region on Tuesday.

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According to reports, the accident occurred not far from Zhaksy village.

"A Mercedes Benz driver lost control of the vehicle and crossed into the oncoming lane crashing into a Toyota Camry car. As a result of the crash, the Mercedes Benz driver and the Toyota Camry passenger died right away," a source at the Akmola region Internal Affairs Department said.

The Toyota driver was admitted to the central regional hospital of Zhaksynskiy district.

The police say the investigation is underway.