A bus carrying around 15 passengers crashed into a tree in Temirtau, Kazakhstan, on November 14 after its 64-year-old driver reportedly lost consciousness while driving.

According to preliminary information, the driver suddenly became unwell and lost control of the vehicle. The bus crossed the sidewalk before striking a tree, Zakon.kz reports.

Talgat Ospanov, head of the Eastern Police Department of the Temirtau Police Directorate, confirmed that approximately 15 passengers were on board at the time of the accident.

“According to preliminary information, the 64-year-old driver became unwell while driving and subsequently lost consciousness. As a result, the bus continued moving and crashed into a tree. Around 15 passengers were inside the bus, and none of them were injured. However, the driver died at the scene,” Ospanov said.

Police have registered the incident and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.