Bus Overturns on North-South Expressway, Six Passengers Sustain Minor Injuries
Incident Details
A serious accident occurred on the North-South Expressway (NSE) northbound in Rembau early this morning, resulting in an express bus overturning at KM 245.5. The incident occurred at 6:01 am, and rescue teams were quickly dispatched to the scene.
Rescue Efforts
Rembau Fire and Rescue Station operations commander Amer Izham Mokthar revealed that the team received the emergency call and arrived at the scene 15 minutes later. The bus was carrying 28 women and 12 men, including the bus driver, who were en route from Melaka to Kuala Lumpur.
Initial Investigations
"Initial investigations revealed that the driver had blacked out before losing control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn," said Amer Izham Mokthar. The bus driver’s sudden loss of consciousness led to a loss of control, resulting in the vehicle overturning.
Injuries and Treatment
As a result of the accident, six women sustained minor injuries and received initial treatment by healthcare personnel, along with the EMRS Special Team at the scene. Two of the injured passengers were taken to Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital in Seremban for further treatment. The bus driver also suffered minor injuries.
Passenger Safety
The other 34 passengers were transferred to another bus and continued their journey to Kuala Lumpur. Fortunately, no serious injuries or fatalities were reported, and all passengers were accounted for.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to prioritize the well-being of their passengers. It also underscores the effectiveness of the emergency response system, which ensured that rescue teams arrived at the scene quickly and provided timely assistance to those in need.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the cause of the accident?
The driver of the bus blacked out before losing control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn. - How many passengers were on the bus?
The bus was carrying 40 passengers, including 28 women and 12 men. - How many passengers sustained injuries?
Six women sustained minor injuries. - What was the condition of the bus driver?
The bus driver suffered minor injuries.