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'We just sent her off': Mum heartbroken after UPSI bus crash
KOTA BARU: A mother was left devastated after learning that her eldest daughter was among the 15 people killed in a tragic bus crash involving Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students near Tasik Banding early this morning.
"We had just sent her off last night to catch the bus. This morning, I received news that she had died in the crash," said Fieza, mother of 22-year-old Fatin Nasrin Fadli.
The fatal collision, which occurred at 1am along the East–West Highway (Jeli–Gerik route), involved the students' bus and a Perodua Alza. Seven other students sustained serious injuries and are being treated at Gerik Hospital.
Fieza said the family first became aware of the incident around 6am after seeing posts about the crash on Facebook.
"I only knew there had been an accident involving her bus. I didn't know whether she was injured or had died. While I was driving from Jertih, the hospital called to inform me that she hadn't survived," she said.
"It's heartbreaking. She had just returned home for Hari Raya. We were so happy sending her off last night, especially as she was due to attend classes today," she added.
As of 10.50am, Fieza was still stuck in traffic in Tanah Merah, Kelantan, uncertain of when she would arrive at Gerik Hospital.
"She was the eldest of five siblings and was full of cheer during her time at home. We're all in shock," she said.
Authorities earlier confirmed that 14 UPSI students and the bus attendant were killed when the privately chartered university bus overturned near Tasik Banding. The group had been returning to campus after the Hari Raya Aidiladha holiday.
