By Mardhiah Husna
Edited by Izyan Nazihah
Photo Credit: The Vibes
PUTRAJAYA, September 22, 2023: Two people were killed and six injured in an accident on Persiaran Utara, where a truck crashed into multiple vehicles, including a police motorcycle, on September 20.
The incident was captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV). It shows multiple vehicles were stopped on the highway to allow room for a police convoy for the upcoming Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) when a truck drove several of them into a collision from behind.
The truck attempted to change lanes but failed to brake on time, resulting in a crash into six cars, three motorcycles, a police outrider’s motorcycle, a lorry, and a trailer.
Putrajaya Police Chief Assistant Commissioner A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz confirmed the accident occurred at 10.14 a.m.
He said paramedics verified that two victims passed away at the scene, and those injured are receiving care at Putrajaya and Serdang hospitals. Later, Asmadi stated that the deaths were of two motorcyclists aged 25 and 39 years old.
He continued by stating that the truck lost control, causing it to slam into the railing and the traffic officer's motorcycle. Fortunately, the traffic cop involved in the accident managed to save himself. The truck driver was arrested for an investigation to determine the cause of the collision.
“An investigation is being conducted under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act for causing death by unsafe or irresponsible driving. Preliminary investigations indicated the driver has no history of traffic offences,” mentioned Asmadi.
The recordings from people’s dashcams and the CCTV regarding this incident are all over the internet, leading to numerous citizens sending condolences to the victims’ families and hoping that incidents like this will not happen again in the future.***
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