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Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Malay Mail
Johor exco: Six pupils still hospitalised after school van overturns on pothole-hit road in JB
JOHOR BAHRU, July 19 — Six out of 10 pupils injured in a school van accident on Jalan Abdul Samad here remain warded at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA), the Johor state government reportedly said. State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin said the remaining four pupils were discharged and allowed to return home yesterday evening. 'The six pupils still at HSA are undergoing follow-up treatment. All of them are reported to be in stable condition and under close medical observation,' he said. 'Meanwhile, six others — students of SMK Mohd Khalid and SMK Aminuddin Baki — escaped unharmed or with only minor injuries,' he was quoted saying by Utusan Malaysia. All 10 victims who were hospitalised were identified as pupils of SJKT Jalan Yahya Awal, he said. Aznan said the authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the incident, with possible causes under review include negligence or technical failure. Aznan said he had been in direct contact with state Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communication Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh to discuss follow-up measures and long-term solutions to prevent future incidents. 'Our priority now is to ensure all affected students receive the necessary care and monitoring to prevent such incidents from happening again,' he said. Yesterday, it was reported that the school bus they were in flipped and overturned after hitting an open pothole along Jalan Abdul Samad here.
The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
School van crash sends mum racing home
Turn turtle: One of the photos of the accident that have been making their rounds on social media. JOHOR BARU: What was supposed to be a normal working day in Singapore turned into a frantic rush to get home for J. Logeswati after learning that her daughter was involved in a school van accident. The 36-year-old factory operator said she received a call at about 7am yesterday informing her that her 10-year-old daughter, T. Livia, had been rushed to hospital. 'I had just arrived in Singapore for work when I suddenly received a call from the school van operator, informing me that my daughter was involved in an accident. 'I was shaking and confused. I immediately turned back and rushed to Johor Baru to check on my daughter,' she told the media when met at Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA) yesterday. Logeswati said Livia, a pupil of SJKT Jalan Yahya Awal, was asleep inside the school van when the incident occurred. 'She told me she was sleeping and then heard a loud sound. When she woke up, her head had already hit the seat in front of her, and she didn't know what had happened,' said Logeswati, adding that she was still in shock and could only think of her daughter. She said the accident caused her daughter, the youngest of her five children, to suffer head and body injuries. 'The hospital did an X-ray and found swelling on her neck, cuts on her ears, and multiple injuries across her body,' said Logeswati, whose daughter was one of 16 schoolchildren involved in the accident. Culprit uncovered: The open manhole is believed to have caused the accident in Jalan Abdul Samad, Johor Baru. State education and information committee chairman Aznan Tamin, who visited the victims at the hospital, said seven students were warded, six were allowed to return home, while three others were still receiving treatment. Earlier, Johor Baru South OCPD Asst Comm Raub Selamat said the school van skidded and overturned along Jalan Abdul Samad here at 7.01am while on its way to pick up and drop off students from several schools around Johor Baru. 'The van is believed to have hit an uncovered manhole on the left side of the road, causing the driver to lose control and the vehicle to overturn,' he said in a statement. He added that 17 victims were on the bus, including the driver, nine male students and seven female students aged between nine and 15. 'Of the 17 victims, 11 sustained minor injuries and were treated in the yellow zone at HSA, while the rest did not suffer any serious injuries,' he said. The case is being investigated under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for careless driving leading to an accident. 'The driver is having his statement recorded to assist in the investigation,' added ACP Raub. Meanwhile, state works, transportation and infrastructure committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the open manhole belonged to a utility company. 'They confirmed that no maintenance work had been carried out in the area recently. The condition of the open manhole cover suggests a possible attempt at theft,' he said. He urged the public to come forward with any information or evidence, such as video recordings, related to the suspected theft attempt. 'Anyone who may have witnessed irresponsible individuals opening the cover and leaving the manhole exposed is urged to come forward to the Johor Baru South district police headquarters to assist with the investigation,' he added.
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
10 schoolchildren injured after van overturns in Johor Bahru
JOHOR BAHRU: Ten schoolchildren were injured when their school van overturned on Jalan Abdul Samad earlier today. The incident, believed to have occurred around 7 am, involved 16 students from three different schools. State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin confirmed that all injured victims were pupils from SJKT Jalan Yahya Awal, aged between 10 and 12. 'They suffered injuries such as broken arms, fractured fingers, and other minor wounds,' he said in a Facebook post. The van was carrying students from SMK Mohd Khalid, SMK Aminuddin Baki, and SJKT Jalan Yahya Awal. Aznan described the incident as heartbreaking, emphasizing concerns over student safety. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident. 'All victims will receive the best medical care and monitoring,' Aznan assured. Johor Bahru Selatan police chief ACP Raub Selamat confirmed that a police report had been lodged, and further investigations are ongoing. - Bernama
Malay Mail
7 days ago
- Malay Mail
Sixteen primary and secondary students hospitalised for broken bones after school bus flips over JB pothole
JOHOR BARU, July 18 — Sixteen school children were hospitalised after the school bus they were in flipped and overturned after hitting an open pothole along Jalan Abdul Samad here. The children were rushed to Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) where they were treated for a host of injuries, including broken hands and fingers, according to Johor Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin. 'I have received the latest updates from the hospital and the school regarding the condition of the victims, and I assure that all the affected students will receive the best medical care and health monitoring,' he said in a Facebook post. 'The authorities are also conducting a thorough investigation into the incident to identify the exact cause and to ensure appropriate action is taken to safeguard student safety in the future.' The accident involved three students from SMK Mohd Khalid, three from SMK Aminuddin Baki, and 10 from SJKT Jalan Yahya Awal here. He said the incident was unfortunate as it involved the safety of students. 'Let us all pray for the swift recovery of all the injured students, and may all matters concerning them and their families be eased,' he added.
