Bride kidnapping ceremony ends in tragedy: bride dies

In Kazakhstan's Almaty region, a bride kidnapping ceremony carried out under national tradition ended with an unexpected tragedy. A 20-year-old girl, who was supposed to become the bride, died in a traffic accident involving the wedding cortege.

The incident occurred in Almaty region, reportedly caused by the vehicles in the wedding convoy racing and violating traffic rules. According to witnesses, the cars were speeding on different lanes, competing with one another. As a result, one car hit another, causing a Mercedes-Benz to veer off the road and overturn in severe condition.

The 20-year-old girl inside the car suffered serious injuries and died at the scene. It is said that she had been symbolically “kidnapped” earlier that day with mutual agreement as part of the traditional ceremony, with a wedding planned afterward.

Other victims were also reported. The driver of the Mercedes-Benz and two other passengers sustained various injuries and were urgently taken to a nearby hospital. Their condition is currently not clearly known, but it is reported to be serious.

The driver responsible for the crash has been temporarily placed in a detention facility by law enforcement. Investigators have opened a criminal case and are conducting a broad pre-trial investigation. Several forensic examinations will be carried out to clarify the details.

Initial police investigations revealed that the participants of the cortege not only exceeded speed limits but also posed a serious danger to other road users. They violated traffic rules and turned the road into a race track.

This incident sparked heated discussions on social media. Some argue that even during national ceremonies, such serious violations of the law must not be tolerated. Many believe that such negligence and carelessness put many lives at risk.

The tragedy deeply shocked the local population. They are demanding additional safety measures on the roads from local authorities and law enforcement. It is also emphasized that public awareness campaigns should be increased to prevent such tragedies in the future.

Local police are now preparing new safety measures, including stricter patrols and enforcement of safety standards during traditional ceremonies.

The main lesson from this heartbreaking incident is that while national traditions are important, human life and safety must always come first. Our customs must be adapted to modern safety norms.

At this time, the family and loved ones of the deceased girl are grieving. Locals are expressing condolences and offering both financial and moral support.

This horrifying incident demonstrated that not only in Kazakhstan but throughout the region, serious attention must be paid to safety during traditional ceremonies and cultural events. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!