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15 die after bus carrying university students collides with MPV in Malaysia
A four-man team from Gerik Fire and Rescue Station, who arrived at the site nearly an hour later, found the bus overturned following the tragic accident. PHOTO:
15 die after bus carrying university students collides with MPV in Malaysia
At least 15 people have died after a bus carrying students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Upsi) and a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) collided on a Malaysian highway in the early hours of June 9.
The accident took place at 1.10am along the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding in the town of Gerik in Perak state, according to reports in Malaysian media.
News website Free Malaysia Today reported that the bus had been travelling from Jerteh in Terengganu towards Tanjung Malim in Perak.
A four-man team from Gerik Fire and Rescue Station, who arrived at the site nearly an hour later, found the bus overturned following the tragic accident.
The Hulu Perak Civil Defence Force said 13 people died at the scene, while another two died at a hospital.
Seven others suffered serious injuries.
In a June 9 Facebook post, Upsi confirmed the incident and urged the public to offer prayers to the victims.
'Upsi is always concerned about the welfare of students and will provide assistance and support to the next-of-kin,' it said.
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