A minibus has crashed into a school bus in the West Kazakhstan Region.

The incident occurred in the village of Podstepnoye on the Samara-Shymkent highway, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

After the minibus hit the school bus, it collided with another vehicle ahead. Police confirmed that several people were injured, including children, but thankfully no fatalities occurred. All victims received medical assistance.

A criminal case has been opened, and the minibus driver has been taken into custody. The exact number of injured and their current condition have not yet been disclosed.