Qaraötkel Bridge

The Qaraötkel Bridge (Қараөткел көпірі), also known as Ramstor Bridge (Рамстор көпірі) is an arch bridge spanning the Ishim River in Astana, Kazakhstan. It was built between 2007 and 2008 as a road bridge crossing the Ishim River.

Accidents and incidents

 * 23 July 2014: two young couples climbed on top of the arch to be photographed. The police removed the couples from the bridge and were then sued.
 * 28 March 2016: a 39-year-old resident jumped off from the bridge in a suicide attempt. The victim died without regaining consciousness.
 * 11 June 2016: three 15-year-old boys climbed on top to the arch for an attempt to make a selfie. The police escorted the boys and were taken to the police division.
 * 18 July 2016: at about 8:00 am, a drunk 24-year-old male climbed on top of the arch. According to the police, the person was moderately intoxicated.