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New Straits Times
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
5 injured in 7-vehicle NSE crash
KUALA KANGSAR: Five people were injured in a crash involving seven vehicles at Km234 of the North–South Expressway (northbound) today. The accident, which occurred at noon, involved a lorry transporting meat, a Proton Waja, a Toyota Vios, a Perodua Bezza, a Proton Saga, a Toyota Camry and a Mazda3. According to the Kuala Kangsar traffic police, initial investigations indicated that the lorry is believed to have lost control and crashed into the rear of multiple vehicles ahead of it. "The victims were taken to the hospital for further treatment," they said when contacted today. They added that the victims include the 36-year-old lorry driver, the 66-year-old driver of the Proton Waja, the 34-year-old Toyota Vios driver, the 31-year-old Perodua Bezza driver and a 28-year-old passenger in the Proton Saga. "At the time of the accident, the road was dry and the weather was clear." According to PLUS on its X account, up to 2.48pm, traffic was congested for 14km heading north and 10km heading south. Road users were urged to use alternative routes.
Barnama
29-07-2025
- Barnama
Policewoman Dies In Two-vehicle Collision On Gelang Patah–Pendas Road
JOHOR BAHRU, July 29 (Bernama) -- A policewoman died following a two-vehicle collision at Kilometer 28 on Jalan Gelang Patah–Pendas near here, earlier today. Iskandar Puteri police chief ACP M Kumarasan said the accident occurred around 7.15 am when the victim, driving a grey Proton Saga, was on her way from Gelang Patah to Skudai for her shift at the Taman Universiti Police Station. "Upon reaching the location, a grey Proton Waja coming from the opposite direction suddenly turned left at the intersection and failed to stop at the red light, leading to the collision," he said in a statement.
The Sun
29-07-2025
- The Sun
Policewoman dies in Gelang Patah-Pendas road collision
JOHOR BAHRU: A policewoman lost her life in a tragic two-vehicle collision at Kilometre 28 on Jalan Gelang Patah-Pendas earlier today. The accident occurred around 7.15 am while the victim, a 37-year-old officer, was en route to her shift at the Taman Universiti Police Station. Iskandar Puteri police chief ACP M Kumarasan confirmed the details, stating, 'Upon reaching the location, a grey Proton Waja coming from the opposite direction suddenly turned left at the intersection and failed to stop at the red light, leading to the collision.' The victim, driving a grey Proton Saga, suffered severe head and body injuries and was rushed to Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) but later succumbed to her injuries. The second victim, a 41-year-old woman, remains unconscious with head and chest injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which pertains to causing death due to reckless driving. Witnesses or those with information are urged to contact the Iskandar Puteri BSPTD Inquiry Office at 07-5101322. – Bernama
Malay Mail
29-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Johor cop dies on way to work in Skudai after driver runs red light
JOHOR BAHRU, July 29 — A policewoman died following a two-vehicle collision at Kilometer 28 on Jalan Gelang Patah-Pendas near here, earlier today. Iskandar Puteri police chief ACP M Kumarasan said the accident occurred around 7.15 am when the victim, driving a grey Proton Saga, was on her way from Gelang Patah to Skudai for her shift at the Taman Universiti Police Station. 'Upon reaching the location, a grey Proton Waja coming from the opposite direction suddenly turned left at the intersection and failed to stop at the red light, leading to the collision,' he said in a statement. Both victims were rushed to Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) for treatment. However, the policewoman, aged 37, succumbed to severe head and body injuries while receiving care. The second victim, a 41-year-old woman, sustained head and chest injuries and remains unconscious in the hospital. The incident is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which covers causing death due to reckless and dangerous driving. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Iskandar Puteri BSPTD Inquiry Office at 07-5101322. — Bernama
The Sun
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Elderly man's car roll hits parked Myvi, sparks outrage
WHO would have thought a properly parked car could still end up wrecked? A recent video shared by @soullynt on Threads, showed a red Perodua Myvi—parked in a corner lot opposite a ramp—being hit by a runaway Proton Waja. The incident, captured on CCTV and dated 27 June, showed the silver Waja rolling towards the parked vehicle and crashing into it. The Waja was reportedly being manually pushed by an elderly man, believed to be the owner. It is understood that the man's car had a dead battery, and he didn't have money to get a new one. So he tried to start the car by pushing it. It didn't go to plan. A follow-up clip then showed a severely damaged Myvi. The front bumper and left headlight were shattered, while the rear brake lights, windscreen and boot were also badly crushed. The Myvi's owner, devastated by the ordeal, shared that the car had been purchased after years of hard work, with thousands of ringgit invested into modifications. The emotional toll was evident as the owner expressed being too traumatised to return to the site. To make matters worse, the repairs had to be paid by the Myvi owner's own insurance, as the elderly man reportedly has no coverage. Netizens reacted strongly to the incident. Many sympathised with the Myvi owner while questioning why the elderly man didn't seek assistance. 'If he had just asked someone for a jumpstart, I guarantee you 100% any stranger would have helped. 'There's no way he could have manoeuvred that car alone, especially with ramps involved,' wrote @chenng667. Others expressed unease over the freak accident. Some people in the comment section summed it up perfectly: 'New fear unlocked.'
