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Malay Mail
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
One killed, two injured in car-lorry crash on East-West Highway near Banjaran Titiwangsa R&R
IPOH, June 27 — A man was killed while two others were injured after the car they were travelling in was involved in a crash with a 10-tonne lorry on the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway, near the Banjaran Titiwangsa Rest and Service Area (R&R), yesterday. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said they received an emergency call at 1.02pm and a fire engine from the Gerik Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched, reaching the scene, located about 70 kilometres away, at 2.11pm. 'The deceased, a man in his 70s, was pinned in the front passenger side of a Proton Persona car, while the driver and back passenger sustained minor injuries,' he said in a statement today. He added that the two injured victims were sent to Gerik Hospital, while the body of the elderly man was handed over to the police. — Bernama
Malay Mail
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
One killed, two injured in car-lorry crash on East-West Highway
IPOH, June 27 — A man was killed while two others were injured after the car they were travelling in was involved in a crash with a 10-tonne lorry on the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway, near the Banjaran Titiwangsa Rest and Service Area (R&R), yesterday. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said they received an emergency call at 1.02pm and a fire engine from the Gerik Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched, reaching the scene, located about 70 kilometres away, at 2.11pm. 'The deceased, a man in his 70s, was pinned in the front passenger side of a Proton Persona car, while the driver and back passenger sustained minor injuries,' he said in a statement today. He added that the two injured victims were sent to Gerik Hospital, while the body of the elderly man was handed over to the police. — Bernama
The Sun
26-06-2025
- The Sun
Elderly man killed, two injured in car-lorry crash on East-West Highway
IPOH: A tragic accident on the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway today claimed the life of an elderly man and left two others injured after their car collided with a 10-tonne lorry. The incident occurred near the Banjaran Titiwangsa Rest and Service Area (R&R). The Perak Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 1.02 pm, prompting immediate deployment of a fire engine from the Gerik Fire and Rescue Station. The team arrived at the scene, approximately 70 kilometres away, by 2.11 pm. Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad, assistant director of operations for the Perak Fire and Rescue Department, confirmed the fatality. 'The deceased, a man in his 70s, was pinned in the front passenger side of a Proton Persona car. The driver and rear passenger sustained minor injuries,' he said in a statement. The injured victims were transported to Gerik Hospital for treatment, while the body of the deceased was handed over to the police for further investigation. Authorities have yet to release details on the cause of the crash.
New Straits Times
11-06-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Perak MB: Gerik Hospital needs urgent upgrade to handle East-West Highway accidents
IPOH: Gerik Hospital is in urgent need of an upgrade as it struggles to cope with the high number of accident victims from the East-West Highway, Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said. He added that the hospital rePerak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad delivers his speech during the closing ceremony of the Perak Export Day event at Casuarina Hotel a new building, more specialists, and improved facilities. He said the matter was raised during today's state executive council meeting by State Women, Family Development, Community Welfare, Cooperatives and Entrepreneur Development Committee Chairman Datuk Salbiah Mohamed. "Salbiah pointed out that the frequent accidents in the Gerik area have made it critical for the hospital to be equipped with a new building, additional specialists, and upgraded facilities," he told reporters after closing the Perak Export Day event at Casuarina Hotel today. He said the state Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan will prepare a working paper on the matter. Saarani said that the state government will submit the proposal, as Gerik Hospital currently cannot cope with the increasing number of accident victims. "We also discussed the location of accidents along the highway, which is a long stretch. "If an accident occurs in the middle of the route, someone has to call the Gerik police station, and then the police and fire department must respond, which can take up to an hour. "With the high volume of traffic, accidents in the middle of the route can cause delays of up to three hours before victims reach the hospital," he said. According to the Perak Health Department website, Gerik Hospital was built in 1919 on an 3.23 hectare site at Jalan Intan. It began operating in 1957 and has since undergone several upgrades, including the construction of a new building completed in 1992. Gerik Hospital is the only government hospital providing medical services in the Hulu Perak district. On Monday, the bus, carrying 42 UPSI students, was travelling from Jertih, Terengganu, to the university's main campus when it collided with a Perodua Alza at KM53 of the East-West Highway.
New Straits Times
11-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Gerik crash: 'Ayuni answered call with 'hello', then went silent'
BESUT: The family of Nor Ayuni Maslan, 21, one of the 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who died in the Gerik bus crash, were overcome with emotion when they came across the wreckage on their way to Gerik Hospital. Her brother, Ahmad Azizul Maslan, 26, said they did not know about her fate at the time and had hoped for the best. "I received a call about 4am from one of her friends, informing us about the accident involving the bus she was on. "When we tried to contact her, she answered once, said 'hello', then fell silent. "Even though she picked up the call three times, she didn't say anything. "That's when we started fearing for the worst." He said this at their family home in Felda Tenang after a visit from Terengganu Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council chief executive officer Associate Professor Datuk Dr Ahmad Azrin Adnan. Azizul said the family found out about Ayuni's death after checking with the hospital. The youngest of eight siblings, Ayuni had returned home the day before Hari Raya Aidiladha. Her father, Maslan Abdul Rahman, 58, said the family celebrated her 21st birthday just two hours before she boarded the bus at Masjid Hadhari in Jertih. He said Ayuni had suddenly become quiet and pensive during the drive to the departure point with her friend. "She called to say her seat was number three and on the left side of the bus," Maslan said. On the apology from bus driver Mohd Amirul Fadhil Zulkifle, 39, Maslan said the family had accepted Ayuni's passing. "We as a family have decided to forgive him. But it's up to the authorities to decide what action to take. "For Ayuni's peace, we have let go and forgiven him. Let the authorities take appropriate action if he is found to be at fault."
