Tragic Accident on Jalan Gua Musang – Kuala Lipis Claims Life of IPG Student
Accident Details
A devastating accident involving four cars and a trailer on Jalan Gua Musang – Kuala Lipis has claimed the life of a female teaching student from the Institute of Teacher Education (IPG) in Besut, Terengganu, and left 10 others injured. The accident occurred at 6:45 am at kilometre 16 of the trunk road.
Preliminary Investigations
According to Gua Musang police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo, preliminary investigations revealed that a trailer driven by a 28-year-old man from Kuala Lipis, Pahang, was headed to Gua Musang, Kelantan. The trailer lost control and collided with the right side of the four vehicles travelling on the left side of the road.
Injuries and Fatalities
As a result of the collision, the driver of the Proton X50 sustained head injuries, and the front passenger suffered minor injuries. One rear passenger was injured, while another died at the scene. The driver of the Perodua Axia sustained severe head injuries, while six other students only sustained minor injuries.
Investigation and Next Steps
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving resulting in death. The body of the deceased was sent to Gua Musang Hospital for a post-mortem, while the other victims received treatment at the same hospital. Further investigations are ongoing, and police are requesting anyone with information regarding the accident to come forward and assist the investigation by contacting the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division of the Gua Musang district police headquarters at 09-9121222 or the investigating officer at 013-3010408.
Conclusion
This tragic accident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for all road users to exercise caution and responsibility. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the deceased and those injured in the accident.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened in the accident?
A: A trailer lost control and collided with four vehicles carrying 11 IPG students from Besut to Kuala Lumpur.
Q: How many people were injured in the accident?
A: 10 people were injured in the accident, including the driver of the Proton X50 and six other students.
Q: How many people died in the accident?
A: One person, a female teaching student from the IPG, died in the accident.
Q: What is being done to investigate the accident?
A: The police are investigating the accident under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving resulting in death.