Driver in fuel tanker crash that killed two to be charged in Temerloh today

A 37-year-old fuel tanker driver is set to be charged in Temerloh Magistrate's Court today, according to Berita Harian. Police chief Asst Comm Mohd Nasyim Bahron revealed the suspect will be brought before the court following the conclusion of his four-day remand. Urine tests on the driver came back negative.

The driver will face charges under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving resulting in death, a crime punishable by up to 10 years' imprisonment, a RM50,000 fine, and a five-year driving licence ban upon conviction. The incident occurred around 4pm near Kampung Lebak when the tanker, carrying 32,000 litres of fuel, lost control, crossed into the opposite lane, and overturned onto a Perodua Bezza driven by the victims.

The crash resulted in a fire that engulfed both vehicles, trapping and killing mother Nur Fatima Abdullah, 39, and her 12-year-old son Muhamad Fattah Aisy Nuafal Saifulnizam, 12. The tanker driver suffered minor injuries in the accident.