Three religious school students among four injured in Maran bus-trailer crash
MARAN: Four people, including three religious school students, sustained minor injuries after the bus they were travelling in was involved in an accident with a trailer at Jalan Besar Jengka 18 here yesterday.
Four individuals, comprising three students from a religious school and the bus driver, endured minor injuries when their vehicle collided with a trailer at Jalan Besar Jengka 18 on yesterday evening. The double-decker bus, carrying 19 students and two teachers, was involved in the crash with a Volvo trailer loaded with oil palm fruits.
Superintendent Wong Kim Wai of Maran police stated that the trailer, on its way from Kampung Awah to Bandar Jengka, is believed to have lost control and crossed into the opposing lane. Despite the driver's efforts, the oncoming bus was unable to avoid the trailer, resulting in a collision with its left side. While four people suffered minor injuries, the remaining individuals, including the lorry driver, emerged unscathed.
Superintendent Wong implored witnesses to come forward and provide assistance by contacting Sergeant Nuralisa Mohamad at 011-62262479 or visiting the nearest police station. The incident is currently under investigation under Rule 10 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 (LN 166/59) for failing to maintain control of a vehicle, which carries a fine of RM300.
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