Four Workers Killed in Kazakhstan Freight Train Accident

On December 10, four workers tragically lost their lives following the emergency braking of a freight train on the Moiynty-Shaganak section, according to Kazakhstan Railways.

The incident occurred when the driver of the freight train activated the emergency brakes on the Sheshenkara-Karazhangyl stretch at 5:15 pm, The Caspian Post reports, citing Kazakh media.

The company reported that the workers were struck while performing scheduled rail replacement tasks, and their injuries were fatal.

A special commission led by Kazakhstan Railways’ chief engineer and comprised of heads of KTZ-Freight Transportation and the Mainline Network Directorate was set up to determine all circumstances and causes of the incident.

The commission responded promptly to the scene to investigate the incident.