Woman killed after bus driver loses control and crashes into oncoming car in Negri


JEMPOL: A 61-year-old woman car passenger, died after an out-of-control bus rammed into it head-on along KM9 Jalan Bahau-Rompin here.

Jempol OCPD Supt Norhisham Mustafar said the victim was killed on the spot in the 3pm incident.

"Based on preliminary investigation, the 65-year-old bus driver had veered into the opposite lane and crashed into the car.

"The 64-year-old car driver tried to swerve to the right but could not avoid the bus," he said in a statement.

A 13-second clip of the crash has since gone viral.

Supt Norhisham said the deceased was the car driver's wife.

The bus driver and his five passengers escaped unhurt.

He urged eyewitnesses to contact investigating officer Insp Mohd Amirul Syafiq Mohd Yusof at 016-234 8669 to assist in investigations.

 

 

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Bus crash , Driver , Police , Reckless driver , Death

Next In Nation

Teen found drowned after falling into drain near college in Bangi
Mother of two reported missing after leaving Taiping home for job interview
Search continues for missing boy swept away in Papar river
Malaysia reassured of long-term oil and gas supplies from Russia, says PM Anwar
KRT annual grant increased to RM10,000 starting 2027, says PM
Russia assures Malaysia of long-term oil, gas, diesel supplies, says Anwar
FAMA moves to stabilise durian prices amid supply glut
Shah Alam Stadium case: MRCB gets consent order against activist
Court restrains Papagomo from publishing defamatory statements against MCMC
Fadhlina files police report over alleged malicious, defamatory video

Others Also Read