Underage Drivers Cause Fatal Crash in Almaty Oblast

A tragic accident claimed the lives of three schoolchildren in Almaty Oblast, Kazakhstan. The incident occurred on May 29, 2025, when a group of underage children, without parental consent, took a car for a joyride. The driver, also underage, lost control, resulting in a severe collision. "The underage driver has been apprehended, and a full investigation is underway," stated Ernar Saidildin, head of the Almaty Oblast Police Department. One surviving passenger remains hospitalized with serious injuries. The accident highlights the dangers of underage driving and underscores the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and parental supervision.