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Sinar Daily
5 days ago
- Sinar Daily
Two Chinese nationals killed, local driver injured in NSE crash
The police were alerted to the incident at 10.30pm and the deceased, identified as Chong Hong and Yucheng Pan, both 41, died at the scene due to severe head injuries. 15 Jul 2025 12:00pm Initial investigations revealed that the vehicle, which was travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Penang in the right lane, had tried to avoid a lorry that changed lanes in front of it, causing the driver to lose control. - Photo courtesy of JBPM IPOH - Two Chinese nationals were killed while a local driver was injured after their car skidded while trying to avoid a lorry at KM316.9 of the North-South Expressway (northbound) last night. Tapah police chief Supt Johari Yahya said police were alerted to the incident at 10.30pm, and the deceased, identified as Chong Hong and Yucheng Pan, both 41, died at the scene due to severe head injuries. The driver of the Toyota Vios, Lau Yong Kheng, 56, sustained injuries to his neck, legs and arms. "Initial investigations revealed that the vehicle, which was travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Penang in the right lane, had tried to avoid a lorry that changed lanes in front of it, causing the driver to lose control. "Efforts are ongoing to trace the lorry driver and obtain dashboard camera footage to assist in the investigation,' he said in a statement today. The bodies of the deceased were sent to Tapah Hospital for post-mortem and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Meanwhile, Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operations) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the department received an emergency call at 8.53 pm, and a team from the Tapah Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene. He said the victims were found trapped inside the vehicle, and rescuers used special equipment to extricate them before handing them over to Health Ministry personnel and police for further action. - BERNAMA
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Two Chinese nationals killed in NSE crash near Tapah
IPOH: Two Chinese nationals were killed and a local driver injured in a crash on the North-South Expressway (NSE) near Tapah last night. The accident occurred when their car skidded while attempting to avoid a lorry at KM316.9 (northbound). Tapah police chief Supt Johari Yahya confirmed the incident, stating that the victims, Chong Hong and Yucheng Pan, both 41, died at the scene due to severe head injuries. The driver, Lau Yong Kheng, 56, sustained injuries to his neck, legs, and arms. Initial investigations revealed that the Toyota Vios, travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, lost control after swerving to avoid a lorry that changed lanes abruptly. Authorities are working to locate the lorry driver and review dashcam footage for further evidence. The bodies were sent to Tapah Hospital for post-mortem, and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said rescuers used special equipment to free the trapped victims before handing them over to medical personnel. - Bernama
Barnama
5 days ago
- Barnama
Two Chinese Nationals Killed, Local Driver Injured In NSE Crash
IPOH, July 15 (Bernama) -- Two Chinese nationals were killed while a local driver was injured after their car skidded while trying to avoid a lorry at KM316.9 of the North-South Expressway (northbound) last night. Tapah police chief Supt Johari Yahya said police were alerted to the incident at 10.30 pm, and the deceased, identified as Chong Hong and Yucheng Pan, both 41, died at the scene due to severe head injuries. The driver of the Toyota Vios, Lau Yong Kheng, 56, sustained injuries to his neck, legs and arms. 'Initial investigations revealed that the vehicle, which was travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Penang in the right lane, had tried to avoid a lorry that changed lanes in front of it, causing the driver to lose control. 'Efforts are ongoing to trace the lorry driver and obtain dashboard camera footage to assist in the investigation,' he said in a statement today. The bodies of the deceased were sent to Tapah Hospital for post-mortem and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Meanwhile, Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operations) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the department received an emergency call at 8.53 pm, and a team from the Tapah Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene. He said the victims were found trapped inside the vehicle, and rescuers used special equipment to extricate them before handing them over to Health Ministry personnel and police for further action. -- BERNAMA
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- New Straits Times
Two dead, one injured in Tapah North-South Expressway crash
TAPAH: Two people were killed and another injured in an accident at Km316.9 of the North-South Expressway (northbound) here last night. Tapah district police chief Superintendent Johari Yahya said the accident involved a Toyota Vios, with three men trapped inside during the 8.30pm incident. "Investigation revealed that the driver was travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Penang with two other passengers from China. "At the scene, the car, which was in the right lane, attempted to avoid a lorry that suddenly changed lanes in front of it before losing control. "The driver of the car sustained injuries, while the two passengers were pronounced dead at the scene," he said when contacted today. He added that the post-mortem would be conducted today and urged witnesses of the incident to come forward. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Meanwhile, Perak Fire and Rescue Department operations assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the department received a distress call at 8.53pm, and a team of firemen was dispatched to the scene. "A 56-year-old driver sustained injuries to his hand, while two other passengers, both Chinese nationals, were pronounced dead at the scene. "The operations commander conducted a size-up and directed personnel to carry out rescue operations using rescue tools to extricate the trapped victims. "The operation was completed at 10.01pm and involved nine firemen from the Tapah station," he said.
The Star
11-07-2025
- General
- The Star
Ice cream maker loses entire stock in blaze
Up in smoke: Firefighters trying to put out a fire that engulfed an ice cream factory at the Jelapang industrial area in Perak. IPOH: A popular ice cream producer, which has served local folk for four decades, lost all its stock when a huge fire broke out at its factory. 'Our entire cold room warehouse and ice cream stock had been lost to the flames. 'It will take us a few months to rebuild what was lost,' Wonderful Creamery said in a Facebook post. Perak Fire and Rescue Department operations assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the damage to the factory, located at the Jelapang industrial area, was estimated at about 80%. The fire broke out at about 11.50pm on Wednesday. It was put out by 4.20am. 'When our fire engine arrived, we found the fire already engulfing the warehouse used to store ice cream, equipment and packaging. 'We were informed by the factory owner that a diesel tanker and two ammonia tanks in the premises were on fire,' he said in a statement yesterday. He said that a hazardous materials team conducted a test to check whether there was leakage to the tanks and found none. 'We also ensure all valves and compressors have been fully shut,' he added. Sabarodzi said firemen had detected some ammonia gas leakage from some freezer equipment but the matter had been resolved. 'The valves and compressors were shut off. 'We conducted a water curtain exercise to dilute the ammonia gas that has been vaporised. 'The hazardous materials team is closely monitoring the situation to ensure no further pollution,' he added. He said the operation involved firemen from the Ipoh, Meru Raya, Simpang Pulai and Pasir Puteh stations. 'Once the fire had been controlled, we then continued to ensure there were no more embers from the wreckage,' he added. According to Wonderful Creamery's website, it began operating in 1983, producing ice cream in various forms such as sticks, cups, cones, tubs and wafers. 'What the fire couldn't take away is our spirit, and your support, which means the world to us right now. 'We promise to return, stronger, kinder and even more committed to spreading joy – one ice-cream at a time,' it said in its Facebook post.
