3 days ago
Site of fatal Kuala Krai crash known as accident hotspot
KUALA KRAI: The site of a fatal crash that claimed the lives of three family members along Jalan Kuala Krai–Gua Musang near Kampung Sungai Sam on Friday morning is said to be a frequent accident hotspot.
Residents and road users claim the area is extremely dark at night due to the absence of street lighting, and that vehicles often travel at dangerously high speeds.
A check at the scene revealed a signboard reminding motorists that the speed limit is 90 km per hour.
There were also signboards installed several metres before the crash site, warning of a bend ahead and advising motorists to slow down.
The location of the crash, which involved a Perodua Myvi and an express bus, was on a downhill curve along a no-overtaking section of the road.
Observations also showed that many vehicles were travelling above the speed limit.
Hisham Jusoh, 33, a regular user of the route, said the stretch is particularly dangerous at night due to the lack of street lighting and speeding vehicles.
"I live in a nearby village and I'm aware this area is dangerous, so it's no surprise that accidents occur here. Many accidents have already happened in this vicinity.
"You can see for yourself how fast the vehicles go, and even though there are signboards reminding drivers, they seem to have no effect," he said.
Another resident, Ibrahim Juhari, 62, said it was time for the government to install street lights along the road to help prevent further accidents.
"It's heartbreaking to hear about this latest incident involving three fatalities, and it happened not far from my shop. Accidents often occur on this stretch, especially at night, because it's very dark and the road is hilly.
"It's dangerous even during the day, let alone at night. Vehicles speed down this road without any concern for the consequences," he said.
In the 11.30am crash on Friday, the three family members killed were Mohamad Faris Kamaludin, 24, his wife Nur Atikah Najihah Mohd Shah Penilzain, 18, and her mother Nurul Ain Abdul Rahim, 39.
The incident occurred when the Perodua Myvi the victims were travelling infrom Gua Musang towards Kota Baru lost control, veered into the opposite lane, and collided with an express bus.
The impact left the victims trapped inside the car, and they were pronounced dead at the scene.
They were reportedly travelling from Johor to Kelantan to attend the wedding of Nurul Ain's younger sibling.
