Lucky escape for bus driver and passengers


Flood at Batu 18 Jalan Kota Tinggi - Mersing.

Reports by MOHD FARHAAN SHAH, REMAR NORDIN, STEPHEN THEN, R.S.N. MURALI and DENISE KHOO

KOTA TINGGI: A group of passengers and the express bus driver had just got off the vehicle when it was quickly submerged in floodwaters here.

Kota Tinggi OCPD Supt Ashmon Bajah confirmed that the bus was caught in strong current due to rising floodwaters along Jalan Kota Tinggi-Mersing at Batu 17.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Floods

   

Next In Nation

Entrepreneur fined RM80,000 for using unauthorised communications equipment
Higher Education Ministry to meet with Australia regarding new policy on student visa
Navigation study of Sarawak River to be completed soon, says state Transport Minister
KKB polls: Kuala Kubu Baharu voters go to the polls tomorrow
Teen biker killed, pillion rider hurt in collision in Johor
All about EPF’s Account 3
Interim report: Helicopters in Lumut crash airworthy
Raising the bar high for local exporters
RM7.3BIL IN CONTRACTS AND MOU TOWARDS OPTIMISING MILITARY ASSETS
Atomic Energy Licensing Act to be amended to boost investments

Others Also Read