Gerik bus crash: Victims' final journey marked by outpouring of grief across Perak


IPOH: The final journey home for 13 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who died in the crash at KM53 of the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik, was marked by an outpouring of grief and solidarity, particularly from the people of Perak.

People lined the roads late into Monday (June 9) night to pay their final respects, many holding vigil along the route as the convoy carrying the students’ remains made its way from Ipoh to Jertih, Terengganu.

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