Rapid KL vows cooperation in probe of bus crash that killed foreign student
SUBANG JAYA: Rapid KL has confirmed that one of its buses was involved in a crash along Persiaran Subang Permai here that killed a 19-year-old foreign student this morning.
Subang Jaya: Rapid KL has confirmed its bus was involved in a crash that killed a 19-year-old foreign student this morning. The bus, operating on route T776 (USJ 7 Station-Subang Mewah), was heading towards Subang Mewah at 6.19am when it collided with parked vehicles and a motorcycle. An ambulance arrived at 7.07am, confirming one victim had died while the other was taken to Sungai Buloh Hospital.
Rapid KL stated it would cooperate with authorities in their investigation. The Subang Jaya police chief said the bus was driven by a 29-year-old local man who lost control of the vehicle, initially crashing into the stopped motorcycle before hitting parked cars. Both victims were APU students; the pillion rider died at the scene, while the motorcycle rider was taken to Shah Alam Hospital with serious injuries.
The incident is under investigation for reckless or dangerous driving under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act.
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