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The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Man killed in four-vehicle crash
IPOH: A man was killed in a four-vehicle crash in Kampung Merbau Tua, Jalan Baling-Kuala Kangsar, near Kuala Kangsar this afternoon. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said in a statement today that the victim had been identified as Megat Muhammad Ikram Megd Adeni, 33, from Kampung Luat, Lenggong. He said a call regarding the crash came through at 1.32 pm, and seven minutes later, firefighters from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station arrived at the crash site. He said the accident involved the Proton Waja driven by Megat Muhammad Ikram, who was travelling from Kuala Kangsar towards Baling, Kedah, which is believed to have collided head-on with a two-tonne Daihatsu lorry. 'According to information from the public, the accident also involved two other vehicles, a Honda car and a Toyota Hilux,' he said. Sabarodzi said the lorry driver and his assistant sustained minor injuries, while the woman driving the Honda car was unharmed. However, the condition of the Toyota Hilux driver, who is believed to have proceeded to the nearest police station after the crash, remains unknown. He said Megat Muhammad Ikram was pronounced dead at the scene, and his body was handed over to the police. Sabarodzi said the injured victims were taken to the hospital for treatment. The operation ended at 2.50 pm.
AsiaOne
09-06-2025
- AsiaOne
15 university students die after bus collides with MPV in Malaysia, Malaysia News
At least 15 people have died after a bus carrying students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Upsi) and a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) collided on a Malaysian highway in the early hours of June 9. The accident took place at 1.10am along the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding in the town of Gerik in Perak state, according to reports in Malaysian media. News website Free Malaysia Today reported that the bus had been travelling from Jerteh in Terengganu towards its main campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak. A four-man team from Gerik Fire and Rescue Station, which arrived at the site nearly an hour later, found the bus overturned following the tragic accident. The MPV was found in a ditch, officials said. A total of 48 people were involved in the crash — 42 students, four were in the MPV, a bus driver and an attendant, said Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad. Thirteen students died at the scene, while another two died at the hospital, the authorities said. Thirty-three people had injuries ranging from broken arms and legs to minor wounds. "Upon arrival (at the scene of the incident), we found that some of the victims had managed to exit the bus on their own, some were thrown out, and others remained trapped inside," said Sabarodzi He said rescuers had to use hydraulic cutting tools to cut open the rear of the bus to extract six victims trapped in the vehicle. Preliminary police investigation revealed that the bus had hit the back of the MPV after losing control. Perak police chief Noor Hisam Nordin said the authorities are currently conducting investigations to determine whether the crash involved human negligence or a technical problem. Several survivors claimed the bus had been speeding, and that there was a "burning smell". Nur Irdina Huri, 22, said the bus was being driven in an erratic manner while descending a hilly stretch of the highway. "It happened so fast... I managed to crawl out of the bus through a small opening, but I could not help my friends because it was so dark," Nur Irdina told The Star. Aleeya Maisarah Azizzani, 21, said some passengers had complained about a burning smell earlier. She said that at one point, the bus was speeding near a hilly stretch of the highway. It hit a pothole and nearly swerved off towards the right side of the road, she added. "I was seated on the right side of the bus, and I was getting nervous. I started reciting prayers. The driver slowed down after that, but he suddenly sped up again," she told The Star. Moments later, Aleeya noticed the bus taking a sharp turn before veering to the left and crashing into the road divider. The accident left her with a bump on the head, a sprained leg and back pains. "After the crash, I could only get myself out because my back was hurting badly. I could not help anyone else. "Some of my friends were screaming for help, others were trapped with injured legs, and some had already gone silent," she said while crying. Upsi's deputy vice-chancellor for student affairs and alumni, Professor Norkhalid Salimin, said most of the bus passengers were from the nearby state of Terengganu, and they were on their way back to campus after celebrating Hari Raya Haji on June 7. "They had gathered in Jerteh and chartered a private bus to return to campus after celebrating the festive break in their respective home towns," Prof Norkhalid told national news agency Bernama. A member of the public, who had rushed to help the victims upon hearing about the accident, described the scene as "chaotic" and "heart-wrenching". "It was tragic. Some were crying, some were screaming for help and were in pain as they were pinned in the wreckage," said the man, who wanted to be known only as Razali. "There were also those who were urging their friends to recite the 'shahadah' (Islamic profession of faith), despite it being obvious that their friends were already dead," Razali told the New Straits Times. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he has instructed the Higher Education Ministry to coordinate appropriate assistance for the families of the victims. In a June 9 Facebook post, Datuk Seri Anwar and his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail extended their condolences to the affected families. "We pray that you will be given strength and perseverance in facing this immense hardship," he said. PM Anwar stressed that the tragedy underscored the importance of road safety and urged everyone to remain vigilant on the road. "Lives are precious and irreplaceable. Let this serve as a reminder to all of us to always be cautious and not rush to reach our destinations," he said. Higher Education Minister Zambry Abd Kadir also extended his condolences, saying that his ministry would provide all necessary assistance to those affected. [[nid:717743]] This article was first published in The Straits Times . Permission required for reproduction.
Free Malaysia Today
20-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Trailer driver killed, 3 others injured in Slim River crash
Firefighters from the Slim River and Bidor stations were dispatched to the scene after the distress call, received at 10.36pm yesterday. (Facebook pic) IPOH : A trailer driver was killed and three others injured in a collision involving three lorries and a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) at KM366 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) southbound near Slim River last night. Perak fire and rescue department assistant director (operations) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the department received a distress call at 10.36pm, and that firefighters from the Slim River and Bidor stations were dispatched to the scene. 'Upon arriving, firefighters found a 40-year-old male victim trapped in the cab of the trailer. He was confirmed dead at the scene,' he said in a statement this morning. He said that two other victims, a lorry driver and his attendant, both 28, who had been transporting pipes, sustained minor injuries. The 28-year-old driver of a five-tonne lorry carrying motorcycles suffered a leg injury, while the 37-year-old driver and 32-year-old passenger of the Toyota Unser MPV escaped unhurt. Sabarodzi said the operation was completed at 1.09am. PLUS, in a statement on its Facebook page last night, said the accident had caused traffic congestion for 6km southbound and 4km northbound. All of the lanes had to be temporarily closed to allow the vehicles involved to be cleared. They were reopened to traffic at 3.47am.
Malay Mail
25-04-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Twenty-litre acid spill at Kuala Kangsar school triggers emergency clean-up by Bomba
KUALA KANGSAR, April 25 — The Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) took approximately two hours to clean up an acid spill at Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Tsung Wah in Kuala Kangsar near here yesterday. Perak JBPM Operations Division Assistant Director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said they received a distress call at 3.30pm, prompting a team from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station to be dispatched to the scene. "The spill involved a 20-litre drum of acid stored near the school canteen. The acid had begun to evaporate while a teacher was tidying and cleaning the storage area. "Firefighters in full protective gear conducted a size-up and applied the Saver (Systematic Approach for Victim Extrication and Rescue) concept to identify the substance and assess the leakage," he said in a statement. Sabarodzi said the drum was removed from the storage room and placed in a designated chemical disposal room. "Firefighters then cleaned the floor to ensure full decontamination. The school was also advised to contact the contractor responsible for managing the acid," he added, noting that the operation concluded fully at 5.55pm. — Bernama
The Sun
24-04-2025
- General
- The Sun
Fire dept neutralises acid spill at Kuala Kangsar school
IPOH: The Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) took approximately two hours to clean up an acid spill at Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Tsung Wah in Kuala Kangsar near here today. Perak JBPM Operations Division Assistant Director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said they received a distress call at 3.30 pm, prompting a team from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station to be dispatched to the scene. 'The spill involved a 20-litre drum of acid stored near the school canteen. The acid had begun to evaporate while a teacher was tidying and cleaning the storage area. 'Firefighters in full protective gear conducted a size-up and applied the SAVER (Systematic Approach for Victim Extrication and Rescue) concept to identify the substance and assess the leakage,' he said in a statement. Sabarodzi said the drum was removed from the storage room and placed in a designated chemical disposal room. 'Firefighters then cleaned the floor to ensure full decontamination. The school was also advised to contact the contractor responsible for managing the acid,' he added, noting that the operation concluded fully at 5.55 pm.
