Gazelle burns at Schuchinsk toll point on Astana-Schuchinsk road; lane reopens
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A GAZelle van caught fire at 16:43 on 14 August in a traffic lane at the approach to the Schuchinsk toll plaza on the Astana–Schuchinsk road, according to KazAvtoZhol and Orda.kz. Emergency crews extinguished the fire and no one was injured; traffic on the road has been restored. Tengrinews reported that the Akmola region emergencies department received no calls to 101 or 112 and learned of the fire from social media.
The Fire
A GAZelle caught fire at 16:43 on 14 August in a traffic lane at the approach to the Schuchinsk toll plaza on the Astana–Schuchinsk road, according to KazAvtoZhol and Orda.kz. The lane was temporarily closed while Emergency Situations Ministry crews extinguished the fire; no injuries were reported, and traffic on the road was restored. Tengrinews reported that the Akmola region emergencies department received no calls to 101 or 112 and learned of the fire from social media.
Preliminary Findings
The fire covered eight square metres, Tengrinews reported citing the Akmola region emergencies department. The preliminary cause was a short circuit in the engine compartment. Firefighting was complicated by the presence of gas cylinder equipment, which created an explosion risk; crews extinguished the fire without further incident. KazAvtoZhol said the cause is being established.
Safety Warning
KazAvtoZhol reminded drivers to undergo technical inspections on time and service their vehicles. The company listed five areas for inspection: wiring, fuel system, engine, battery and other key components, and recommended keeping a working fire extinguisher in the car. Faulty components can create dangerous situations on the road, the company said.
What's Next
KazAvtoZhol said the cause is being established and did not announce further inspections along the Astana–Schuchinsk road. It remains unclear whether the preliminary short-circuit finding will be confirmed and whether toll operators will introduce additional fire-safety checks.
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Gazelle burns at Schuchinsk toll point on Astana-Schuchinsk road; lane reopens
