UPSI crash update: 18 discharged, 15 victims still in hospital
IPOH: Eighteen of the 33 victims injured in the bus crash involving 42 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students on the East–West Highway in Gerik yesterday have been discharged from hospital, the Perak Health Department said.
As of 10am today, the department said 15 victims remain under treatment at three hospitals: Taiping Hospital, Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB), and Baling Hospital.
"Most of the victims sustained multiple traumatic injuries. None have been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) so far," the department said.
On post-mortem examinations and the handling of bodies, the statement said 13 bodies were taken to HRPB for identification and post-mortem between 11.15am and 4.40pm yesterday.
"This process was carried out by one antemortem team and three post-mortem teams, totalling 14 personnel.
"Additionally, two bodies were examined at Gerik Hospital from 1pm to 6pm by a seven-member post-mortem team. All bodies have since been released to the families for burial.
"To coordinate the incident response, we have activated an operations room in collaboration with the Hulu Perak district health office," the statement said.
It also said that nine Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services teams, comprising 40 personnel from both state and district levels, have been deployed to provide support to the victims and their families.
"The Health Ministry, through the Perak Health Department, is closely monitoring developments and working hand-in-hand with all relevant agencies to ensure comprehensive support for all affected.
"The department and the ministry extend their deepest condolences to the families of those who perished in the accident and wish a speedy recovery to those injured," the statement added.
It was reported yesterday that the bus, which was carrying 42 UPSI students, was on its way from Jertih, Terengganu, to the university's main campus when it was involved in a collision with a Perodua Alza along the East-West Highway.
Thirteen students died at the scene of the crash, while two others were pronounced dead at the hospital.
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