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The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
QuickCheck: Did a road rage incident turn into an intentional crash in Sungai Petani?
SOCIAL media has been abuzz over a recent accident that apparently happened near Sungai Petani. In the video, a car can be seen ramming into the side of an MPV. Did this really happen? Verdict: TRUE The police have received two reports regarding an accident involving a car and an MPV on Jalan Sekerat near Sungai Petani, which has gone viral on social media since Thursday (Aug 14) night. A viral video of the incident showed an MPV, driven by a man in his 30s, being hit by another car. Kuala Muda police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan, in a statement on Friday (Aug 15), said that the crash was believed to have occurred at about 1.30pm on Thursday. He said the driver of the MPV claimed that the driver of the other car had accidentally bumped into his vehicle but did not stop. The driver then said he had followed the other car for about one kilometre when the other car swerved and rammed into his MPV. "The driver of the Toyota car then got out of his car and cursed at the MPV driver before leaving again the scene," he said. He added that reports were regarding the incident were lodged last by the driver of the MPV and the mother of the driver of the other vehicle. The case is being investigated under Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving and endangering life, and Regulation 10 of the Road Traffic Regulations 1959 for failing to properly control the movement of vehicles, causing an accident. References: 1.
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Police investigate viral road crash in Sungai Petani involving Toyota and Nissan
SUNGAI PETANI: The police have received two reports regarding a road crash involving a Toyota Corolla and a Nissan Grand Livina on Jalan Sekerat near here, which has gone viral on social media since last night. A viral video of the incident showed a Nissan car, driven by a man in his 30s, being hit by a Toyota Corolla with a man in his 40s at the wheel. Kuala Muda police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan, in a statement today, stated that the crash was believed to have occurred at about 1.30 pm yesterday. He said the driver of the Nissan Grand Livina claimed that a Toyota Corolla crashed into his car, causing him to follow the vehicle, but after trailing the Toyota Corolla for about a kilometre, the driver swerved the car and rammed into the right side of his (Nissan) car. 'The driver of the Toyota car then got out of his car and challenged and cursed the driver of the Nissan car before leaving the scene,' he said. He said the reports were lodged last night by the driver of the Nissan car, while the other, by the mother of the driver of the Toyota Corolla. The case is being investigated under Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving and endangering life, and Regulation 10 of the Road Traffic Regulations 1959 for failing to properly control the movement of vehicles, causing an accident. - Bernama
Barnama
4 days ago
- Barnama
Police Receive Two Reports Over Road Crash In Sungai Petani
SUNGAI PETANI, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The police have received two reports regarding a road crash involving a Toyota Corolla and a Nissan Grand Livina on Jalan Sekerat near here, which has gone viral on social media since last night. A viral video of the incident showed a Nissan car, driven by a man in his 30s, being hit by a Toyota Corolla with a man in his 40s at the wheel. Kuala Muda police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan, in a statement today, stated that the crash was believed to have occurred at about 1.30 pm yesterday. He said the driver of the Nissan Grand Livina claimed that a Toyota Corolla crashed into his car, causing him to follow the vehicle, but after trailing the Toyota Corolla for about a kilometre, the driver swerved the car and rammed into the right side of his (Nissan) car. "The driver of the Toyota car then got out of his car and challenged and cursed the driver of the Nissan car before leaving the scene,' he said. He said the reports were lodged last night by the driver of the Nissan car, while the other, by the mother of the driver of the Toyota Corolla. The case is being investigated under Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving and endangering life, and Regulation 10 of the Road Traffic Regulations 1959 for failing to properly control the movement of vehicles, causing an accident. -- BERNAMA
The Star
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
10 injured in 12-vehicle pile-up during morning rush hour
BUTTERWORTH: A 12-vehicle pile-up along the Butterworth–Kulim Expressway was due to a car stopping abruptly following a traffic congestion, says the police. This resulted in a standstill during the morning rush hour. Central Seberang Perai OCPD Asst Comm Helmi Aris said the incident occurred on the Butterworth-bound side of the expressway. "We received a call at around 7.10am, alerting the police of an accident involving 12 cars and two motorcycles. "Initial investigations showed it occurred when a car suddenly stopped along the expressway, resulting in a rear-end collision with the other vehicles trailing it," he said in a statement on Monday (May 5). ACP Helmi said following the pile-up, two motorcyclists who were passing there, also collided into each other. "Eight of the drivers sustained minor injuries. "The two motorcyclists were also injured. "All of them received treatment at the Seberang Jaya Hospital," he said. ACP Helmi said the case is being investigated under Rule 10 of the Road Traffic Regulations 1959, which prohibits drivers from failing to exercise due control over their vehicle's movements.
