Passengers thwart Turkish jet hijack attempt
Almaty. January 6. Kazakhstan Today - Passengers on a Turkish Airlines jet have overpowered a man who tried to hijack their flight from Norway to Istanbul, the agency reports citing BBC.
Turkish media reported that the man put on a mask and tried to force his way into the cockpit, saying he had a bomb. He is said to have demanded that the plane return to Oslo before being subdued by passengers.
The man was arrested when the plane landed at Istanbul's Ataturk airport. No one was hurt.
Turkish media said the suspect was a Turkish citizen from a Kurdish village in the south-eastern region of Anatolia. The man's motives were unclear.
The Turkish Dogan news agency said the would-be hijacker had tried to force his way into the cockpit saying: "I have a bomb." The pilot raised the alarm and police said that when they entered the plane a passenger was sitting on top of the suspect. Passengers were quickly taken off the flight and the man was arrested. The bomb was found to be a fake, Dogan reported.
Police said a passenger had been sitting on top of the hijacker when they entered the plane, a Dogan journalist said. Police identified the hijacker as Cuma Yasar.
There were no reports of anyone being hurt in the incident.
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Young bear spotted on streets of Zhetysu region settlement
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A young bear ran through the streets of Saryozek in the Kerbulak district of Zhetysu region, Qazinform News Agency reports.
According to the author of the video, Arkhat Kairanov, he spotted the bear at around 4 a.m. near the Laula store while heading toward the railway station.
The bear looked confused, so I immediately started filming. At first, I thought it was a dog, but when I got closer, I realized it was a bear. You don’t see something like this every day - I was shocked," the eyewitness said.
The footage shows the young bear running along a street in the settlement before disappearing into nearby bushes.
A similar incident had previously been recorded in the region, when a bear wandered onto the grounds of a hotel in the Dzungarian Alatau State National Nature Park. At the time, specialists noted that wild animals may move closer to populated areas during warmer seasons in search of food.
Residents have been urged to remain cautious and immediately notify emergency and environmental authorities if they encounter wild animals.
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Two die in explosion at Kazzinc Plant in Ust-Kamenogorsk
Two people were killed and another five were injured following today's incident at the metallurgical site of Kazzinc in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Qazinform News Agency reports.
According to the company’s press service, the incident occurred on the morning of May 5 during production operations.
During the cleaning of a smoke exhauster, an explosion occurred, followed by a fire and partial structural collapse. As a result, two people were killed and five others were injured. All necessary medical assistance is being provided to the injured," the company said.
Emergency services remain at the scene, working to eliminate the incident consequences. A special commission has been established to investigate the cause and circumstances of the explosion.
Kazzinc expressed condolences to the families of the victims and stated its readiness to support those affected.
The families of those deceased and injured will receive the necessary assistance, including financial and psychological support," the press service added.
At the same time, an assessment of the potential environmental impact is underway.
Preliminary data indicate a localized dust release without exceeding permissible limits and without the emission of hazardous pollutants," the company specified.
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Wild wind rips off roofs and uproots trees in Karaganda region
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Strong gusts of wind swept across several cities and districts of Karaganda region, causing damage to residential buildings, infrastructure, and vehicles. According to Mets, wind speeds reached 23 meters per second, Qazinform News Agency reports.
Roofs were partially torn off three residential buildings, and a parked car was damaged in Karaganda. Trees were uprooted across the city.
In Abai, roofs of two five-story apartment buildings were damaged, while in Osakarovsk district, the roof of a school building was affected.
In Karkaraly, a two-story residential building sustained damage, and a disused metal chimney collapsed at boiler house No. 2.
Mayor Meiram Kozhukhov noted that residents had been warned of adverse weather. Emergency services and local authorities promptly cleared dangerous debris and repaired damaged areas.
Authorities urged residents to remain indoors where possible and avoid parking vehicles under trees.
Despite destruction, no casualties or injuries were reported, and the situation remains under control.
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4 killed in road accident in Kostanay region
A road traffic accident involving two vehicles occurred at the 106th kilometer of the Kostanay-Auliekol-Surgan highway, leaving four people dead, Qazinform News Agency reports.
According to preliminary data, the driver of a Mercedes-Benz 200 veered into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with a VAZ-2107.
A criminal case has been opened following the accident.
Investigative actions are currently underway to establish all the circumstances of the incident. The police urged drivers to strictly follow traffic rules and stay attentive on the road.
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16 residents temporarily relocated after Astana apartment fire
16 residents of a high-rise residential complex on Turkistan Street in Astana were temporarily relocated to a hotel following last night’s deadly fire. Their apartments were not damaged, and officials said they will be able to return home soon, Qazinform News Agency reports.
The fire broke out in an apartment on the 15th floor. By the time emergency crews arrived, flames had engulfed the entire unit. Rescuers had to break through a locked door using special equipment.
A woman was rescued from the burning apartment and rushed to intensive care with second- to third-degree burn shock. The bodies of three children were found at the scene.
In total, 20 people were evacuated by firefighters, while about 40 residents left the building on their own. The fire was fully extinguished.
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Deadly Astana apartment fire: Injured woman in critical condition
Three ambulance teams responded to the deadly apartment fire in Astana. A woman rescued from the blaze was rushed to the hospital with second- to third-degree burn shock, Qazinform News Agency reports.
She is currently being treated in the intensive care unit, and her condition is assessed as critical.
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