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New Straits Times
14-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Brake failure suspected in viral lorry crash [WATCH]
KUANTAN: A lorry crashed into a car at a traffic light junction near Jalan Gambang yesterday, after a suspected brake failure. The 34-year-old Perodua Bezza driver was injured in the incident, which occurred at 8.10am. "Preliminary investigations revealed that the lorry was travelling from Ipoh towards Pekan, while the car was coming from Taman Tas heading towards Air Putih," said Kuantan police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu. "Upon reaching the junction, the lorry driver claimed the brakes suddenly failed, preventing him from stopping when the traffic light turned yellow. "At the same time, the car, driven by a man, moved into the intersection and was hit by the lorry, causing it to overturn," he said in a statement. Zahari said the car driver sustained bruises on various parts of his body and received treatment at Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital. The 55-year-old lorry driver was unharmed. The case is being investigated under Rule 17 of the Road Traffic Rules, which relates to a driver's position and vehicle control. A violation of Rule 17 carries a jail term of up to six months, a maximum fine of RM2,000, or both. Earlier, a 33-second clip of the accident went viral.
New Straits Times
14-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Brake failure suspected in viral lorry crash
KUANTAN: A lorry crashed into a car at a traffic light junction near Jalan Gambang yesterday, after a suspected brake failure. The 34-year-old Perodua Bezza driver was injured in the incident, which occurred at 8.10am. "Preliminary investigations revealed that the lorry was travelling from Ipoh towards Pekan, while the car was coming from Taman Tas heading towards Air Putih," said Kuantan police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu. "Upon reaching the junction, the lorry driver claimed the brakes suddenly failed, preventing him from stopping when the traffic light turned yellow. "At the same time, the car, driven by a man, moved into the intersection and was hit by the lorry, causing it to overturn," he said in a statement. Zahari said the car driver sustained bruises on various parts of his body and received treatment at Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital. The 55-year-old lorry driver was unharmed. The case is being investigated under Rule 17 of the Road Traffic Rules, which relates to a driver's position and vehicle control. A violation of Rule 17 carries a jail term of up to six months, a maximum fine of RM2,000, or both. Earlier, a 33-second clip of the accident went viral.
The Star
14-06-2025
- The Star
QuickCheck: Did a lorry crash into a house in Kahang, Kluang?
ACCIDENTS can happen in the blink of an eye, often when least expected. A recent incident in Kahang, Kluang, involving a lorry and a house, has caught the attention of locals. Could it be true that a lorry crashed into a house in this area? Verdict: TRUE A lorry crashed into a house in Kahang, Kluang, after trying to avoid hitting a motorcycle. According to Kluang OCPD Asst Comm Bahrin Mohd Noh, the incident occurred on Jalan Batu Pahat-Mersing, Kampung Seri Lukut, at around 8.20am on Friday (June 13). The lorry was en route to Kahang from Mersing when an oncoming motorcycle suddenly turned right. In an effort to avoid hitting the motorcycle, the 37-year-old lorry driver swerved and lost control of the heavy vehicle, resulting in the lorry entering the right road shoulder before crashing into a nearby empty house. After the 43-year-old homeowner lodged a police report, the lorry driver, who possesses a valid driver's licence, was detained and tested negative for drugs. ACP Bahrin noted that the side of the house was damaged, including the roof, ceiling, and kitchen wall. The lorry driver sustained injuries to his hands, and the front of the heavy vehicle was also damaged in the accident. The case has been classified under Rule 10 of the Road Traffic Rules LN 166/58 for failure to control a vehicle. This incident underscores the importance of road safety and the unpredictable nature of driving, where quick decisions can lead to unforeseen consequences. While no one else was harmed, the damage serves as a reminder of the potential risks on the road.
AsiaOne
01-06-2025
- AsiaOne
Enforcement officer lays tape measure on road to assess illegal parking, impresses netizens , Singapore News
A video of an enforcement officer using a measuring device on a car suspected of being illegally parked has tickled netizens and earned praise. In the minute-long clip shared by Facebook page on Friday (May 30), the officer — dressed in the uniform worn by Certis Cisco parking wardens — places a yellow tape measure along the road, parallel to a black car. The black car appears to have been parked illegally at Swanage Road, with its rear end seemingly obstructing the footpath. The enforcement officer then snaps a picture of the car from the front and walks back to the rear and inspects the tape measure. The post has garnered over 1,500 views and 200 comments, with netizens both amused by the situation and also impressed by the officer's diligence. "Imagine if you receive the letter of the summon: Dear xxx. Your vehicle was parked 0.1 cm out," wrote a Facebook user. "Professionalism at work," commended another. While some asked if the measure was necessary, others pointed out that the officer was simply making sure to collect evidence in case any car owner disputes their summons. According to the Road Traffic Rules, it is an offence to park in a manner which causes unnecessary obstruction to other road users, such as by blocking entrances/ exits or footways. It is also an offence to park or wait within six metres of any road intersection or junction. [[nid:712253]]
