Pre-trial investigation launched in Kazakhstan after AZAL plane crash

An investigation into the causes of the AZAL plane crash in Aktau has been launched in Kazakhstan.

Report informs, citing Kazakh media that representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, transport police, and prosecutor's office have arrived at the scene.

The investigation of causes continues, and a pre-trial investigation has been initiated under Article 344 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan ("Violation of transport safety rules resulting in death of two or more persons by negligence").