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New Straits Times
11 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Three killed, three injured in crash on PLUS Highway near Tapah
IPOH: Three senior citizens were killed and three others injured in a collision involving two vehicles at Kilometre 328.9 of the southbound PLUS Highway near the Tapah–Bidor stretch today. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operations) Sabarozi Nor Ahmad said the department received a distress call at 11.19am and deployed a team of seven firefighters to the scene. The deceased were identified as Chong Ong, 77; Teh Kim Kai, 76; and Tan Ah Tak, 70. "The crash involved a Toyota Vios and a Proton X50. One man in the Toyota Vios was injured, while five men were in the Proton X50 — two were injured and three died at the scene," he said in a statement. The injured were handed over to medical personnel, while the deceased were confirmed dead at the scene and referred to the police for further action. Tapah district police chief Superintendent Johari Yahya said initial investigations found that the Toyota Vios had rammed into the rear of the Proton X50, which was in the right lane. "The impact caused the Toyota Vios to veer off to the grassy area on the left side of the highway, while the Proton X50 spun and crashed into the left-side guardrail. "Three passengers in the Proton X50 died at the scene. Two of them were thrown from the vehicle due to the crash," he said. The driver and front passenger of the Proton X50 were injured and sent to Tapah Hospital for treatment. "The Vios driver will be brought to the Tapah magistrate's court tomorrow for a remand application," he added. Police are urging witnesses to contact Traffic Investigating Officer Inspector Mohd Faizan Ahmad @ Mohammed Razikin at 05-4011222 or 013-2087919. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless or dangerous driving causing death.
The Star
12 hours ago
- The Star
Man filmed driving against traffic suffered from mental health issues, say cops
SEREMBAN: The driver of a car caught driving against traffic near here has been found to be suffering from mental health problems. Seremban OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Hatta Che Din said police detained the 57-year-old man in Banting, Selangor, after the 25-second clip went viral on Monday (July 21). "A team was formed to track down the driver after we came across the clip showing a car being driven against traffic along Jalan Tuanku Antah on Monday night. "A background check on the driver revealed that he had mental health issues and had received treatment for it," he said in a statement. ACP Mohamad Hatta said the man's wife had also lodged a report confirming this. He said the man had a valid driving license and the car had road tax and insurance coverage. The driver had, however, previously been issued a traffic summons under Section 79(2) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for failing to adhere to traffic rules.
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Rakyat Post
16 hours ago
- Rakyat Post
[Watch] Motorcyclist Nearly Decapitated By Kite String While Riding On MRR2
Subscribe to our FREE A civil servant experienced a terrifying near-death encounter yesterday evening around 6 PM while riding his motorcycle on the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) near Taman Tasik Metropolitan Kepong. Muhammad Faris Rosaidee, 27, was travelling from his home in Batu Caves to Bandar Sri Damansara to meet a friend when he suddenly felt something touch his body, followed by a kite string wrapping around his neck. I couldn't see the string. I felt it first touch my body, then rise to chest level and up to my neck . Recounting the terrifying moments, he couldn't stop because there were cars on both sides. Muhammad Faris could only slow down the motorcycle and wait for the string around his neck to break on its own. The string cut through three layers of clothing on his body – his jacket, shirt, and backpack – all of which were torn, with the string slightly cutting the skin on his shoulder. Face Covering Saves Life Fortunately, Muhammad Faris was wearing a special face covering that extended to his neck while riding, which significantly reduced the severity of injuries to his neck area. Following the incident, he filed a report at the Gombak police district headquarters. Police officers from the Kepong Police Station then contacted him for verification and assistance with follow-up actions, including filing reports with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Police Station. Muhammad Faris noted that this wasn't an isolated incident, as several other individuals had previously claimed to have been struck by kite strings. When he returned to the scene of the incident, he encountered two individuals in the middle of the highway. I asked them whose kite it was, and they said they were just there to help… I do not suspect them. Victim Calls for Designated Kite Zones Following the incident, Muhammad Faris urged authorities to establish special zones for kite-flying activities in open areas and advised others who have been victims to file reports. Taman Tasik Metropolitan Kepong is a popular destination among kite-flying enthusiasts, with its open spaces ideal for launching and flying kites. I made that video for awareness. Those asking about my condition – Alhamdulillah, my health wasn't severely affected, but I'm worried if this happens to someone else. Police are investigating the case according to Section 80 of the Road Transport Act 1987, which pertains to ropes, wires, or other similar objects placed across a road. The broken kite string was found hanging on a roadside streetlight after the incident. This dangerous encounter highlights the serious safety hazards posed by kite strings stretched across busy roads, which can potentially cause fatal accidents to motorcyclists and other road users. Parts of this story have been sourced from Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
New Straits Times
16 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Motorcyclist crashes into traffic cop during NKVE check
KUALA LUMPUR: A traffic policeman was injured after being hit by a motorcycle at the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) this morning. Petaling Jaya district police chief Assistant Commissioner Shahrulnizam Jaafar @ Ismail said the 9.15am incident occurred when the 43-year-old sergeant from the Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department (TEID) was carrying out checks at the emergency lane at Km21.2 of the NKVE towards the Sg Buloh overhead bridge restaurant. "Preliminary investigations showed that the male motorcyclist, 37, failed to avoid the officer during the inspection, resulting in a collision. "The policeman sustained injuries to the face and head but is in stable condition. He has been sent to Sungai Buloh Hospital," he said. Shahrulnizam said the case was being investigated under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for driving without due care and attention or reasonable consideration for other persons using the road. If found guilty, the rider can be fined between RM5,000 and RM10,000 and/or imprisoned for up to 12 months. A conviction under this section will also be recorded on the person's driver's licence.
Borneo Post
a day ago
- Borneo Post
Mother dies, daughter survives after car plunges into Unimas lake
Members of the public pull the submerged vehicle from the lake. KOTA SAMARAHAN (July 21): A woman died while her teenage daughter with autism survived after their car plunged into a lake at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) earlier today. Kota Samarahan district police chief Supt Damataries Lautin said the incident occurred at around 10.45am, involving a vehicle driven by the 50-year-old woman. 'Initial investigations indicate the vehicle is believed to have stopped briefly by the roadside near the lake before suddenly losing control and veering into the water. 'The car is believed to have been travelling from Desa Ilmu towards SMK Muara Tuang, using the route within the campus,' he said in a statement. The victim was pronounced dead while receiving treatment at the Unimas Prima Health Centre at 11.51am. Her body has been sent to the Forensic Unit of Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) for a post-mortem examination. Meanwhile, her daughter escaped without injuries. Police are investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. car plunged fatal accident lake lead Unimas
