A road accident in Aktau has left a minor pedestrian injured: an 11-year-old schoolboy was struck by a passenger car while crossing the road at a zebra crossing. Video of the incident has spread on social media, infohub.kz reports.
The footage shows three schoolchildren crossing the roadway. At that moment, a passenger car hits one of the children, and the child is thrown to the side.
According to the regional emergency medical service, the call came in at 13:48. It was classified as first-category urgency — a pedestrian struck. Medics examined the 11-year-old child and assessed his condition as moderate. A closed head injury and concussion were preliminarily diagnosed.
As of October 16, the schoolboy continues treatment at the regional children's multidisciplinary hospital.
An NUR.KZ correspondent requested comment from the Police Department of the Mangystau Region. The department said the accident occurred at about 13:43 in the 28A microdistrict of Aktau.
"According to preliminary data, a 19-year-old driver of a Lada violated traffic rules and struck a minor pedestrian who was crossing the road. As a result of the accident, the 11-year-old minor suffered a knee injury. After medical assistance was provided, he was released home," the statement said.
For the traffic violation, the driver was held administratively liable under Article 610 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses. The car was placed on a specialized impound lot.
"The Police Department of the Mangystau Region reminds drivers of the need to strictly observe traffic rules, reduce speed near pedestrian crossings and show particular attentiveness to children," the department added.