In the early morning hours of July 10th, a devastating accident unfolded on the North-South Expressway in Malaysia. A La Holidays coach, en route from Singapore to Malaysia, collided with a Proton Wira near Nilai. This collision resulted in a catastrophic incident that led to multiple casualties and injuries.
Tragically, two individuals lost their lives in the accident. The deceased include the male bus driver and a female passenger from Indonesia. Additionally, three other victims suffered serious injuries. The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) swiftly responded to the scene to provide assistance and address the situation.
Among the victims involved in the accident, a Malay man and woman traveling inside the Proton Wira miraculously survived.
JBPM Negeri Sembilan received an urgent call regarding a severe road accident along the North-South Expressway in the north direction, specifically in Nilai.
The accident involved a La Holidays coach and a Proton Wira. The bus, operated by La Holidays, was en route from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur when the collision occurred. The details surrounding the exact cause of the accident are still under investigation.
The identities of 15 victims involved in the accident remain unknown as they were immediately transported to the hospital for medical attention. Authorities are working diligently to establish their identities and notify their families.
The coach that collided with the Proton Wira carried a total of 20 passengers, including the male driver. Regrettably, the bus driver did not survive the accident.
The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) reported that the remaining passengers, although fortunate to escape with their lives, endured varying degrees of injuries. Three individuals sustained severe injuries.
In the wake of this tragic accident, an extensive investigation is underway to determine the cause and circumstances that led to the collision between the coach and the Proton Wira.