Child Road Accidents Prompt Safety Crackdown in Pavlodar Region

Road accidents involving children have increased in the Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan. Since the beginning of the year, 28 accidents have occurred, resulting in 32 injured children. Authorities are responding with increased safety checks of school buses and educational initiatives for parents. "This initiative involves meetings with parents and school officials to discuss road safety rules and the safe transportation of children," stated Gaunar Razamanova, an inspector with the regional police department. The increased focus on child safety following these accidents is a positive step towards preventing future incidents.