Overloading as a factor in crashes


Setting the limit: The Transport Ministry should look into coming up with specific rules about how many passengers can safely be allowed in a moving car.

TRANSPORT Minister Anthony Loke needs to take a serious look at road crashes caused by overloading of passengers.

In an accident in Kluang on Jan 22, five people, including two children, were killed while six others were injured in a crash with another vehicle.

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