It was Saturday evening in Kazakhstan when an enormous truck carrying fireworks was hurled onto the motorway.
DAF truck was traveling along motorway between Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan and the northern city of Shchuchinsk about 150 miles when it overturned, caught fire, and was forced to stop.
According to an emergency ministry spokesperson, the trailer was carrying 324 feet worth of fireworks. It burst into flames, igniting an incredible display of pyrotechnics.
The protection provided by the cabin of the driver saved the driver from any injuries, including the explosions of fireworks, and eventually the whole trailer was destroyed.
DAF truck was traveling along motorway between Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan and the northern city of Shchuchinsk approximately 150 miles when it overturned.
A spokesperson for the emergencies ministry stated that the trailer contained 324 square footage of fireworks. The firecrackers burst into flames and set off an amazing display.
Although the blaze was large, road users seemed more intrigued by the fireworks show than it was.
Kazakh police stated that there weren’t any casualties from the thousands of pounds of fireworks that lit up night sky.
The cause of the accident that led to the crash is still unknown.
As the fire started, the truck blocked traffic on the motorway. Bystanders were forced to slow down and take in the spectacle.
Road users screamed to a stop and jumped from their vehicles to record the show. The display lasted several minutes, as the trailer’s fire continued to burn.
Witnesses posted their video and comments on social media about the unplanned and amazing display.
Witnesses described it as ‘amazing unplanned fireworks’ and another witness called it the’most spectacular road accident’.
SvetlanaGosman wrote: “New Year arrived early.”
While it’s not known why the first accident resulted in the collision, however, the trailer overturned, setting off the fire and sparking the show.
A spokesperson for the emergency ministry stated that although the fire department had managed to put out the flames at 10.05pm (but it was still taking half an hour) before the truck could move and the road cleared.
According to police, the trailer had been completely destroyed by the fire and that the truck driver was left without anything but the cabin of the driver and an unburned shell.
Spokesman for emergencies ministry said that there had been a fire at the trailer of DAF truck containing pyrotechnic products. The damage was approximately 30 square metres (32 square feet).
“The fire caused no damage to the cabin, but it did completely burn the trailer. There were no injuries.
A spokesperson for the emergency ministry said that although the fire department had managed to put out the flames at 10.05pm (but it was still taking half an hour) before the truck could move and the road cleared.
According to the spokesperson, traffic was restored around 10.40pm.
These fireworks were meant for New Year 2022 celebrations in Kazakhstan.
After half an hour clearing road debris, firefighters managed to bring the fire under control at 10.05 pm. Traffic was then restored to normal by 10.40pm.
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It was the moment parents and children panicked after fireworks displays went horribly wrong.
Children under 7 years old were invited to the show, which was hosted at a kindergarten in Kazakhstan.
Local media reports that while staff intended to use indoor safe fireworks, they mistakenly chose outdoor. This led to the terror scenes.
Children dressed up as Santa Clauses were performing for parents. This was a traditional tradition of the Soviet Union that presents gifts at Christmas and New Year.
The children were jumping up and down excitedly as they watched the fireworks.
However, the boxes suddenly exploded, sending bright flashes and smoke and causing fear and chaos.
Children in Santa Claus costumes took part in an outdoor fireworks display with nursery children.
It was soon discovered that these were actually outdoor fireworks. This caused panic and terror at the show.