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New Straits Times
13 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Two university students killed in crash with private ambulance at traffic light
KUANTAN: Two Universiti Islam Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah (Unipsas) undergraduates were killed after the motorcycle they were riding collided with a private ambulance at the Jalan Gambang traffic light near a secondary school here today. Muhammad Zuhair Rifqi Abdul Jalil, 22, who was riding the motorcycle, died on the spot in the 11am accident. His 21-year-old pillion rider, Muhammad Firdaus Mohammad Zamri, died while receiving treatment at Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital's (HTAA) red zone. Acting Kuantan police chief Superintendent Mohd Adli Mat Daud said preliminary investigations showed the collision involved a motorcycle and an ambulance transporting a patient from HTAA. "The ambulance, with its siren activated, was attempting to turn right at the traffic light junction when the motorcycle crashed into it. "The rider died at the scene, while the pillion passenger was rushed to HTAA, where he later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital's red zone. "The 49-year-old ambulance driver and his 43-year-old assistant sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at HTAA," he said in a statement today. Adli said the case is being investigated for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving, and urged any witnesses to come forward to assist in the investigation. Meanwhile, Unipsas, in a Facebook post, expressed sadness over the deaths of its two students in the tragic accident. "Zuhair Rifqi was a Quran and Sunnah studies diploma student while Firdaus was pursuing his degree in Syariah with Judicial Administration."
Sinar Daily
17 hours ago
- Sinar Daily
Two UnIPSAS students die in Jalan Gambang crash
As the van was making a right turn at the traffic light intersection with its siren on, a motorcycle approaching from the direction of Gambang collided with it. 15 Jul 2025 05:03pm The motorcyclist, Muhammad Zuhair Rifqi Abdul Jalil, 21, (left) was pronounced dead at the scene, while his pillion rider, Muhammad Firdaus Mohamad Zamri, succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the HTAA Red Zone. KUANTAN - Two Universiti Islam Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah (UnIPSAS) students were killed, while two healthcare staff were injured in an accident involving a motorcycle and an ambulance at a traffic light intersection near Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Paya Besar, Jalan Gambang, this morning. Acting Kuantan police chief Supt Mohd Adli Mat Daud said the incident occurred at about 11 am when the ambulance, which was transporting a patient, was travelling from Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital (HTAA) towards Bukit Rangin. "As the van was making a right turn at the traffic light intersection with its siren on, a motorcycle approaching from the direction of Gambang collided with it,' he said in a statement today. The motorcyclist, Muhammad Zuhair Rifqi Abdul Jalil, 21, was pronounced dead at the scene, while his pillion rider, Muhammad Firdaus Mohamad Zamri, succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the HTAA Red Zone. The 49-year-old ambulance driver and his 43-year-old assistant were also injured and are currently receiving further treatment at the hospital, he added. Mohd Adli said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Meanwhile, UnIPSAS, in a Facebook post, extended its condolences to the families of the two students and prayed that their souls would be blessed and placed among the righteous. "The late Muhammad Zuhair Rifqi and Muhammad Firdaus were individuals of noble character who loved religious knowledge. Both were former students of Al-Irsyad Islamic Secondary School up to Form 3 and had successfully memorised all 30 juz of the Quran,' the university said. The university added that the two students' passion for deepening their understanding of the Quran continued through their respective fields of study - a Diploma in Quran and Sunnah Studies and a Bachelor of Syariah with Judicial Administration (Honours). - BERNAMA More Like This
The Star
17 hours ago
- The Star
Two UnIPSAS students killed in Kuantan road crash
KUANTAN: Two Universiti Islam Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah (UnIPSAS) students were killed, while two healthcare staff were injured in an accident involving a motorcycle and an ambulance at a traffic light intersection near Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Paya Besar, Jalan Gambang, on Tuesday (July 15) morning. Acting Kuantan OCPD Supt Mohd Adli Mat Daud said the incident occurred at about 11am when the ambulance, which was transporting a patient, was travelling from Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital (HTAA) towards Bukit Rangin. "As the van was making a right turn at the traffic light intersection with its siren on, a motorcycle approaching from the direction of Gambang collided with it,' he said in a statement on Tuesday. The motorcyclist, Muhammad Zuhair Rifqi Abdul Jalil, 21, was pronounced dead at the scene, while his pillion rider, Muhammad Firdaus Mohamad Zamri, succumed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the HTAA Red Zone. The 49-year-old ambulance driver and his 43-year-old assistant were also injured and are currently receiving further treatment at the hospital, he added. Supt Adli said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Meanwhile, UnIPSAS, in a Facebook post, extended its condolences to the families of the two students and prayed that their souls would be blessed and placed among the righteous. "The late Muhammad Zuhair Rifqi and Muhammad Firdaus were individuals of noble character who loved religious knowledge. Both were former students of Al-Irsyad Islamic Secondary School up to Form 3 and had successfully memorised all 30 juz of the Quran,' the university said. The university added that the two students' passion for deepening their understanding of the Quran continued through their respective fields of study - a Diploma in Quran and Sunnah Studies and a Bachelor of Syariah with Judicial Administration (Honours).- Bernama
