Number Of Injured In Explosion In Kazakhstan Rises To 60 - Authorities

Number of Injured in Explosion in Kazakhstan Rises to 60 - Authorities

At least 60 people sustained injuries during an explosion at a military unit in the southern Kazakh city of Taraz, the regional administration said on Thursday

NUR-SULTAN (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 26th August, 2021) - At least 60 people sustained injuries during an explosion at a military unit in the southern Kazakh city of Taraz, the regional administration said on Thursday.

"Sixty people were admitted to the city hospital with various injuries, including 11 military personnel," the regional administration said.

The Kazakh Defense Ministry said that the blast was caused by a fire near one of the military unit's warehouse.