KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences to the families of the victims of a five-vehicle crash at Km204 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) in Melaka last night.
In a post on X, he expressed his grief over the tragedy, hoping that the victims’ families would be granted patience and strength during this difficult time.
“I pray those who perished will be forgiven and granted a special place by His side, God Willing,” he said.
The tragic collision, which occurred at 8.45pm yesterday, claimed the lives of seven, including five from the same family, while 33 others were injured.
The crash involved a bus carrying 27 passengers, two lorries, a car, and an MPV at Km204 of the PLUS northbound highway.
Initial investigations indicate the bus collided with a detached lorry tyre in the middle lane, causing the driver to lose control. The coach veered into the opposite lane and collided with three vehicles, resulting in the deaths of the five passengers of a Toyota Estima, the bus driver, and a bus passenger.
— Bernama
