8 survivors of the plane crash near Aktau are on artificial ventilation systems, with 11 others in intensive care. The crash, involving an Azerbaijan Airlines flight, resulted in 38 deaths, and 29 survivors, including three children, are receiving medical treatment.
The Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan reported that eight of the 29 survivors in the plane crash near Aktau are on artificial ventilation systems. As of the morning of December 26, 11 patients were in intensive care, 13 in trauma, 2 in neurosurgery, and 1 in surgery. Two were in critical condition, 11 in serious condition, 14 in moderate condition, and 2 were stable.
The Ministry also noted that eight of the 11 intensive care patients are on artificial ventilation and receiving sedation.
A total of 27 survivors were hospitalised in the regional hospital, while two were taken to the children’s hospital. Upon arrival, all patients received necessary examinations and were transferred to relevant departments once stable. Most injuries were multiple trauma cases, including head injuries, concussions, chest trauma, and shock.
The Ministry confirmed that full medical support was provided, with doctors working to stabilise the seriously ill. The hospital has sufficient medications and equipment.
On December 25, an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer aircraft, travelling from Baku to Grozny, crashed near Aktau. The plane had 67 people on board, including 37 Azerbaijanis, 16 Russians, 6 Kazakhs, 3 Kyrgyz, and five crew members. 38 people died, while 29, including three children, survived.
In response, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev declared December 26, 2024, a day of mourning for the victims.
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