1 killed, 22 injured in bus and KAMAZ truck collision near Semipalatinsk
09:50, 10 July 2010
ASTANA. July 10. KAZINFORM A bus and KAMAZ truck have collided near Semipalatinsk. 22 people were injured and 1 person died on the spot; the press service of the Ministry of Emergencies reports.
The accident happened in 30 km from the city on 543 km of the Omsk-Maikapshagai road yesterday.
There were 62 people on board of the Volvo bus.
As a result of the accident a bus driver, male, 55, died on the spot. 16 people, including children, were hospitalized.
As the Ministry notes, first aid was rendered to six injured and they were sent home.