Child's Finger Severed on Dangerous School Playground in Aktobe

A first-grade student in Aktobe, Kazakhstan, suffered a severe injury on a school playground. The child's finger was severed on rusty, outdated exercise equipment. The mother, Nurgul Takenova, described the incident, stating, "One of his fingers was severed at the first phalanx, and the other was severely injured." The school principal, Zhanna Kulyabirova, confirmed the equipment's poor condition and acknowledged the school's responsibility. This incident highlights the urgent need for improved safety measures on school playgrounds. The local authorities are investigating the matter and will take the necessary steps to prevent similar accidents in the future.