Initial investigations by authorities have revealed that the fatal accident at KM 204 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound in Melaka, which resulted in seven fatalities and 33 injuries, was caused by a dislodged tyre from a trailer lorry, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
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00:00Initial investigations revealed a dislodged tyre from a trailer lorry triggered a devastating
00:11crash on the North-South Expressway in Malacca that killed seven people and injured 33 others.
00:18In a statement on Tuesday, Transport Minister Anthony Look said that the accident on Monday
00:23night occurred at kilometre 204 Northbound when a tour bus carrying 27 passengers swerved
00:29to avoid the loose tyre. The bus lost control skidded into oncoming traffic and collided
00:35with three other vehicles. Among the seven fatalities were five members of a single family
00:40who were travelling in a multi-purpose vehicle. The other victims were the tour bus driver
00:45and one bus passenger. In response to the tragedy, Look has directed the Road Transport
00:51Department to launch an immediate investigation and take action against both the lorry and
00:56bus companies involved. He said the department will strengthen enforcement of safety protocols
01:02for heavy commercial vehicles to prevent similar incidents. Look also extended his deepest
01:07condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives in the devastating accident.