In the North Kazakhstan region, a mechanic died from poisoning by chemicals. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
The tragic incident occurred in the Timiryazev district of the North Kazakhstan region. A 46-year-old mechanic of the LLP 'Kazakh Bi-day' died from pesticide poisoning while treating fields.
Information about this spread on social media. The mechanic was working in the fields of the Lenin rural district. In the morning, he began the usual chemical treatment of crops. After midnight, while filling a tank with agrochemicals, he suddenly lost consciousness.
Colleagues quickly loaded him into a vehicle and headed to the district hospital, but he died on the way. The regional department of the State Labor Inspection Committee is currently investigating the circumstances of the incident.
The police have opened a criminal case. 'A criminal case has been opened on the fact of the death of a resident of the Timiryazev district. Currently, a set of necessary investigative actions is being carried out. The investigative authorities are establishing and studying all the circumstances of the incident,' said the police department of the North Kazakhstan region.
The police reported that a legal procedural decision will be made based on the results of the investigation.