Runaway bus causes pillar to collapse at Genting Highlands
PETALING JAYA : No injuries were reported in an accident involving a bus and a taxi in Genting Highlands today.
Bentong police chief Zaiham Kahar said a preliminary investigation found that a parked bus began to move before crashing into a road divider and a roof pillar.
The roof pillar collapsed and crushed a taxi parked nearby.
Zaiham said police were informed of the incident by a member of the public at about 12.20pm.
The case is being investigated under Section 43 of the Road Transport Act for careless and inconsiderate driving.
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