Fatal Crash Investigation: Police Find Iron Rim Component Believed to be from Detached Lorry Tyre
Update on the Investigation
The Alor Gajah District Police Chief, Supt Ashari Abu Samah, has announced that police have found an iron rim component believed to be from the detached lorry tyre that caused a five-vehicle accident at KM 204 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound on December 23.
Discovery of the Iron Rim
The iron rim was discovered at the Waste Disposal Centre in Jalan Solok, Tangkak, Johor, and was handed over to the police by a Propel subcontractor. The police then sent the iron rim to the Chemistry Department for analysis.
Background of the Accident
On December 23, a tragic accident involving a tour bus carrying 27 passengers, two lorries, a car, and an MPV occurred at KM 204 of the North-South Expressway northbound. Seven people lost their lives, and 33 others were injured in the accident. Initial investigations revealed that the tour bus collided with a detached lorry tyre that was blocking the middle lane, causing the bus to lose control, veer into the opposite lane, and crash into three other vehicles.
Fatalities and Injuries
The collision resulted in the deaths of five passengers in the MPV, as well as the driver and a passenger of the bus. Thirty-three others were injured in the accident.
Investigation Updates
The police have been investigating the accident to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The discovery of the iron rim component is a significant development in the investigation, and police are working to determine whether it is indeed from the detached lorry tyre.
Conclusion
The investigation into the fatal crash at KM 204 of the North-South Expressway is ongoing, and the police are working to determine the cause of the accident. The discovery of the iron rim component is a significant development in the investigation, and police are working to determine whether it is indeed from the detached lorry tyre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the latest update on the investigation into the fatal crash at KM 204 of the North-South Expressway?
A: Police have found an iron rim component believed to be from the detached lorry tyre that caused the accident.
Q: Where was the iron rim component found?
A: The iron rim was found at the Waste Disposal Centre in Jalan Solok, Tangkak, Johor.
Q: What happened in the accident?
A: The tour bus collided with a detached lorry tyre that was blocking the middle lane, causing the bus to lose control, veer into the opposite lane, and crash into three other vehicles.
Q: How many people were killed in the accident?
A: Seven people lost their lives in the accident, including five passengers in the MPV and the driver and a passenger of the bus.
Q: How many people were injured in the accident?
A: Thirty-three others were injured in the accident.