Five people injured in Almaty tram-car crash

The accident occurred at the juncture of Makatayev Street and Seifullin Avenue in Almaly district of the city. 14 cars were rammed by the tram moving on a high-speed. Five people were injured as a result of the crash, chief surgeon of the municipal healthcare department Nurzhan Issabekov told a briefing today. "Three of them were taken to the hospitals for treatment. Two people were examined and released," he said. Investigation is underway.