MALAYSIA – At least 15 people have been confirmed dead in a Malaysia road accident today (Monday) in the state of Perak.
The accident occurred when a bus transporting students was struck by a multipurpose vehicle on the East-West Highway in Perak, local media reported, citing authorities.
The ill-fated bus, which skidded into a ditch after a collision, was transporting students to Sultan Idris Education University’s main campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak.
The collision involved 48 people, 13 of whom were found dead on the scene, the Civil Defense Force said in a statement.
Another two succumbed to their wounds in the hospital.
At least two injured people were reported to be in critical condition, with another 20 in a semi-critical state.
The cause of the crash is still being investigated.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his condolences to the families of all the victims of the crash and directed authorities to provide appropriate assistance.