Two employees of Kazakhtelecom JSC died while performing work in the Zhambyl and Kostanay regions. Both accidents occurred one day apart during the replacement and dismantling of communication poles using crane manipulators. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Incident in Zhambyl region
On August 4, a tragedy occurred in the village of Asa, Zhambyl region. According to the HALYQSTAN Telegram channel, a 61-year-old crane manipulator driver and electrician Azalkhan Tursunov was involved in replacing a communication pole using a KamAZ.
During the work, the manipulator touched the wires of a nearby power line. The man received a fatal electric shock and died on the spot.
A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the incident. Forensic examinations have been ordered to help establish all circumstances and verify compliance with safety requirements.
The person responsible for the work was taken to the police. The manipulator vehicle was seized and placed in a specialized parking lot in Taraz as evidence.
Incident in Kostanay region
Another fatal accident occurred on August 5 in the village of Moskalevka, Auliekol district, Kostanay region.
56-year-old electrician Mubarak Bektauov, together with a team, was dismantling old wooden communication poles on Aprelskaya Street. While lifting one of the poles, the crane manipulator's hook came off. The falling pole struck the man on the head.
The injuries proved fatal. Arriving medics only confirmed the worker's death. The information about the incident was confirmed by law enforcement and the Department of Emergency Situations.
Company response
Kazakhtelecom JSC reported that investigations into both cases are ongoing.
"Investigations are being conducted into both facts with the participation of authorized state bodies. The company is providing full assistance in establishing all circumstances of what happened," the company said.
Earlier, Kursiv reported that police in Pavlodar region are investigating the deaths of 6 people in the sewer of a dairy farm.