Sand lorry driver arrested after crash that killed 9 FRU officers
TELUK INTAN: Police have arrested the driver of a sand-laden lorry involved in a fatal head-on collision that claimed the lives of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) officers early this morning.
Hilir Perak police chief Assistant Commissioner Dr Bakri Zainal Abidin said that the man, in his 40s, was arrested earlier today.
"We can confirm that eight FRU officers died at the scene, while a ninth succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment in the hospital's red zone. Two others remain in critical condition, and a further seven are being treated for moderate injuries," he told reporters at the Forensic Unit of Teluk Intan Hospital.
He added that a urine test conducted on the lorry driver returned negative.
The case is being investigated under Section 41 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
According to Bakri, the tragic collision occurred at Km15 of Jalan Sungai Manik–Sungai Lampam, involving a convoy of FRU Unit 5 officers returning from a security assignment, and a lorry carrying sand.
"The officers were en route back to their base in Sungai Senam, Ipoh, after completing duties in conjunction with the Chitra Pournami Festival in Teluk Intan.
"Post-mortem examinations are being carried out at Teluk Intan Hospital, and arrangements are being made to return the remains to Unit 5 in Sungai Senam for final respects.
"The deceased include both Muslim and non-Muslim personnel, and appropriate funeral rites are being arranged accordingly," he said.
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