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Malay Mail
13 hours ago
- Malay Mail
After autopsy, UPSI releases names of all 15 students killed in Gerik collision
IPOH, June 10 — The identities of all 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who were killed in a horrific crash at KM53 of the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding in Gerik early this morning have been confirmed. In a statement, UPSI's Corporate Communications Division said the deceased included Sufea Adela Maslihaizan, 21, from Kampung Air Terjun, Jertih; Mohammad Aqil Taqiudin, 21, (Kampung Gong Bayor, Besut); Anis Soffiyya Md Zaidi, 20, (Kampung Rahmat, Chalok, Setiu); and Nur Ainul Qistina Mat Ali, 21, (Lorong Tapah, Kampung Anak Ikan, Jertih). The others who died included Fakhrul Arif Rosdi, 20, from Kampung Kerandang, Jertih; Nurul Fatihah Abu Setaman, 22, (Kampung Gong Duek, Besut); Nur Dalila Farhana Mohamad Isma, 21, (Kampung Bharu Tok Dor, Jertih); Nurul Izyanti Muhamad Azahar, 21, (Kampung Padang Luas, Jertih); and Nur Amni Nadiah Nik Nor Zabir, 21, (Kampung Paya Rawa, Besut). The statement also identified Muhammad Mustaqim Rosde, 21, (Kampung Telaga Nibong, Jertih); Nor Ayuni Maslan, 21, (Felda Tenang, Jertih); Nurly Sahirah Azman, 23, (Kampung Gong Pasir Kerandang, Besut); and Fatin Nasrien Fadli, 22, (Kampung Kerandang, Besut) as among those who perished. The post-mortems for these victims were conducted at the Forensics Department of Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB) here. Two other victims, whose post-mortems were carried out at Hospital Gerik, were Muhammad Adib Hazim Halim, 21, from Kampung Pasir Badak, Jertih; and Wan Nur Suhaila Wan Muhammad, 22, from Jalan Gong Maksom, Kampung Amer, Besut. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said that post-mortems for all the victims were completed yesterday afternoon. Meanwhile, a convoy of vans transporting the students' remains began leaving the HRPB Forensics Department for Jertih, Terengganu, at around 8.55 pm. It is understood that upon arrival in Jertih, the 13 bodies will be taken to Masjid Hadhari for prayers before being laid to rest in their respective village cemeteries. The remains are being transported to Terengganu via the JRTB with escorts from the Perak and Kelantan police contingents. The students were travelling in a chartered bus from Jertih to their campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak, when it collided with a multi-purpose vehicle between 12.30 am and 1 am. — Bernama
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Teenage boy dead after 'incident' in Oldham: Police arrest three amid murder probe
A teenage boy has tragically died after an 'incident' in north Manchester, police have confirmed. Officers and paramedics rushed to the scene on Nevin Road in New Moston, Oldham, today with a large police cordon now in place. There is also a cordon outside the nearby Fairway Inn pub, with officers at the scene. Detectives have launched a murder investigation and three arrests have been made. The boy's family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. An air ambulance helicopter also scrambled to the scene and landed in Nuthurst Park earlier this afternoon. Superintendent Marcus Noden, of Greater Manchester Police, said: 'This is a distressing and heartbreaking incident where a boy has lost his life. 'We are still trying to establish the circumstances around the incident and have a number of scenes in place. 'Officers are looking for information or eye witness accounts from anyone who was in the Nevin Road area of New Moston at around 5pm today quoting log 2250 of 8/6/25. 'Information can be reported by calling 101 or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 'You can also use the reporting tools on our website – always call 999 in an emergency.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Second child dies three weeks after minibus overturns on the M4
A second child has died almost one month after a minibus overturned on a motorway slip road. Othniel Adoma, aged 11, died on Thursday more than three weeks after the single-vehicle crash which also took the life of a six-year-old boy, who has not been named. The white Ford Transit minibus overturned on the exit slip road at junction 10 of the M4 eastbound, near Wokingham, on Sunday, May 11. Five other children who were injured have now been discharged from hospital. Police have now released several pictures of Othniel from Bracknell, Berkshire, as officers continue to investigate the crash. No arrests have been made at this time. Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Lyndsey Blackaby, of the serious collision investigation unit at Thames Valley Police, said: 'My thoughts, and the thoughts of everyone at Thames Valley Police, are with the family and friends of Othniel Adoma. 'Othniel's family has released these beautiful pictures of Othniel in his memory. 'Othniel's family has asked that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.' South Central Ambulance Service said it was first alerted to the crash at 2.24pm, with its first units arriving at the scene eight minutes later. Five critical care units, including two air ambulance, attended the incident along with six ambulances. At the time, a Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: 'The M4 eastbound exit slip road onto the A329M at J10 remains closed as we deal with a major incident. 'Officers remain at the scene after a minibus overturned. This was a single vehicle collision and no arrests have been made. 'Sadly, a child died in the collision and our thoughts remain with the family who are being supported at this extremely difficult time. 'Other passengers sustained serious injuries, requiring hospital treatment. 'We would ask motorists to continue to avoid the area. Thank you.'
Daily Mail
01-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'beautiful' girl, nine, who died after entering the River Thames
The heartbroken family of a nine-year-old girl who died after entering the River Thames have paid tribute to their 'beautiful angel'. The tragic youngster, named on social media as 'Bia', died after entering the water at the Royal Pier Road in Gravesend, Kent, at around 1.40pm on Friday. Kent Police said her body was recovered from the river yesterday morning, after a search by police's marine units, the coastguard helicopter and lifeboats. Devastated members of her family said she 'had her whole life ahead of her' but 'she had the life that was decided by God'. Relative Mirela Turcanu posted on social media: 'Oh, she left us speechless, this little girl had her whole life ahead of her, but she had the life that was decided by God. 'Smooth road to heaven, my niece.' Leon Alkapone described her as 'my niece, my beautiful angel'. Another post said: 'Rest In Peace, Little Angel, Bia. May God comfort the grieving family.' Emergency services were called to the Royal Terrace Pier in Gravesend at 1.46pm on Friday. Two children, a boy and a girl, had got into difficulty in the water but the boy - believed to be seven - was later pulled from the river. At 11.40am on Saturday, a body was recovered from the river near Gravesend and formal identification by the girl's next of kin took place. Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage and a report will be prepared for the coroner. Bia was playing with her cousin near the water when she slipped and the current pulled her in, it is understood. The boy saved from the water during the initial search remains at a local hospital in a stable condition. Gravesham MP Dr Lauren Sullivan posted a statement on social media on Saturday afternoon, offering her 'deepest condolences' to the family. The Labour MP said: 'I am deeply saddened to hear that a body has been recovered in the search for the girl who went missing in the River Thames in Gravesend. 'I would like to thank emergency services, including the coastguard, Kent Police, the RNLI, and PLA many others for their efforts in the search. 'I know there are many opinions circulating at this time about the circumstances surrounding this tragic event and from speaking to the authorities it is right that there is an investigation, as with all sad circumstances such as these, but at the heart of this is a family and community in grief which I hope everyone can respect. 'I send my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the child, and keep them all in my thoughts at this time.'
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Horror as girl, 12, plunges to her death from apartment window after petty argument with friend
A sleepover turned tragic when a young Massachusetts girl fell to her death from a third-story window after an argument with a friend over food. Arya Lebeau, 12, was staying with friends at an apartment complex in Southbridge, about 60 miles west of Boston near the Connecticut border, when she got into a disagreement about a slice of pizza early Saturday morning, according to The Southbridge Police Department and the Worchester County District Attorney's Office quickly launched an investigation into what they are calling an 'unattended death'. Though authorities have shared few details so far, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is waiting on the results of an autopsy to determine the exact cause. 'I dropped her off for her sleepover, and I just feel like I'm waiting for her to come home,' Charlene Cabrera, Arya's mother, told NBC News. 'I just want justice for my daughter,' she added. 'I want to make sure that this is investigated properly and that we have everything we need to make sure she gets justice.' On Friday night, Cabrera dropped her daughter off at a friend's house after being told a parent would be there, ensuring her young daughter would be supervised, WCVB News reported. However, just two hours later, she received the worst news a parent could hear - her daughter had fallen from an apartment window, and no adults were home. Arya was staying overnight with friends at an apartment complex on Village Drive in Southbridge (pictured) Friday night when a disagreement - possibly over a slice of pizza - led to her being kicked out of the third-story window Dimas Cabrera - a woman identifying herself as Arya's grandmother, said on Facebook that an argument over a slice of pizza quickly escalated between the friends, leading to the 12-year-old girl being kicked out the window and falling on her head (pictured: Arya and her mother, Charlene Cabrera) 'I was told it was a kick and she fell out the window,' Cabrera told WCVB. Like Cabrera, Jeremy Lebeau, Arya's father, only learned after the tragedy that the kids had been left home alone. 'Part of her summer list was to have sleepovers, which is what she was doing,' he told the outlet. 'She was the greatest child I could have in my life. I miss her,' he added. 'I just want closure - no matter what, I just want closure, I want answers.' While the investigation is still ongoing, Dimas Cabrera - a woman identifying herself as Arya's grandmother - shared more details about what happened leading up to her granddaughter's death in a Facebook post. She explained that an argument over a slice of pizza quickly escalated, leading to the 12-year-old girl being kicked out the window and falling on her head. The fall, according to the woman, also might have started as a game to 'scare' Arya but quickly got out of hand. Despite being rushed to the hospital for life-saving treatment, Arya tragically passed away just hours later early Saturday morning from her injuries. The Southbridge Police Department and the Worchester County District Attorney's Office quickly launched an investigation into what they are calling an 'unattended death' (pictured: memorial for Arya outside apartment) Now, her family is left shattered and grieving over her sudden death, as she was only supposed to be spending time with friends and innocently enjoying her childhood. 'I tell everyone she was 12 going on 23. She had the next few years planned out already,' Cabrera told WCVB. 'She was so hopeful for the future, and this summer she was really looking forward to many activities with her friends.' A GoFundMe page has been set up to help fund a proper memorial service and support Arya's family as they grieve, honoring the precious memory of her young life. 'I cannot express the amount of grief I feel at the loss of my only baby,' Cabrera wrote to the GoFundMe page. 'I have no words, but would like to thank every single person, parent and child for reaching out and for your loving support,' she added. 'It is truly beautiful seeing a whole community coming together to support her.' 'I know we will raise enough money to give my baby girl a peaceful rest.'
