Child Loses Fingers on Atyrau Playground: Safety Concerns Raised

Atyrau, Kazakhstan – A first-grade student suffered a severe injury on May 25th, losing fingers on her hand after using an outdoor exercise machine at School #2. The incident has sparked concerns about the safety of playground equipment across the city. "My daughter injured her hand on the exercise machine, losing two fingers; one had to be amputated," said the distraught mother in an interview with 7 Kanal. School officials maintain the equipment was functional but not intended for young children. However, images in the report show other equipment in disrepair, raising further safety concerns. A police investigation is underway under Article 141 of the Criminal Code, focusing on negligence in ensuring children's safety. The city plans to install over 100 new playgrounds this year, but concerns remain about the safety of existing equipment.