Bus driver didn't see the overhead barrier because he was using Waze, say cops

The Star

05-07-2025

BANGI: The 62-year-old bus driver who accidentally crashed the vehicle into an overhead height barrier at Jalan Mutiara, Putra Mahkota, claims he did not see the structure as he was using Waze.
Kajang OCPD Asst Comm Naazron Abdul Yusof said the impact of the crash left the express bus stuck underneath the barrier.
"The driver was not aware of the barrier when the incident occurred, and he was also using Waze for navigation.
"The bus was from Kuantan, Pahang and on the way to Negri Sembilan and Melaka," he said when contacted on Saturday (July 5).
The bus was ferrying 22 passengers, including three children, he added.
"Seven people, including the driver, were injured. Four of them were sent to Hospital Serdang while three others were sent to Hospital Tunku Jaafar, Seremban.
"Passengers who were not injured were picked up by their family members at the scene of the action," he added.
ACP Naazron said the case is being investigated under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
"We urge those with information on the incident to contact investigating officer Insp Narolhisyam Endi at 012-5897115," he said.
It was reported that a bus driver and six passengers suffered light injuries after the vehicle crashed into an overhead height barrier along Jalan Arab Malaysian-Bukit Mahkota.
A Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said the department received a call about the incident about 10.30pm on Friday (July 4).