NTV7 (Malay): 27 killed as tour bus overturns in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

IPOH: Twenty-seven passengers of a tour bus were killed after the vehicle hit a divider and overturned on its way down from Cameron Highlands Monday.

Twenty-two died at the scene of the accident and five at the Raja Permaisuri hospital here. Another 10 injured were being treated at the hospital.

According to Perak state deputy CPO SAC Datuk Zakaria Yusof, the fatalies ias at 5.50pm included two Malaysians and 25 Thai nationals (11 male and 15 female).

He said the bus had 37 passengers onboard, 34 of them Thai.

The deceased identified so far are Omar Shahidan, 48; Charcart Knagsuwan, 48; Thanvarat Poolsang, 36; Nutthiya Inyyim, 50; Poonporn Poolsaene, 41; Sum Ruay Swatphet, 48; Darunee Songserm; Putharee Akkrarachaw Wanont, 42; Ponethanest Akkrarachaw Wanont, 45; Rung Da; Suchanchida Chaiaueai, 40; Sriwai Swatphet, 22; Prinya Prassakulchai, 48; Chutina Throukool, 25; Thitisak Pongtanarat, 51; and Junpen Pongtanarat, 50; Phayong Kruajinli, 49; Ekachai Na Bangxang, 64; Montona Phromduang, 51; Ampaiwan Thiangtham, 50; Maliwan Mek Mahaprom, 53; Achara Wiwat, 36; Isariya Thiangtham, 25; and Soontorn Kian, 38.

The accident occured at KM15 of the Cameron Highlands-Simpang Pulai at 11.40am. The bus was heading to Kuala Lumpur from cameron Highlands.

It is learn that the excursion bus company is registered in Jitra.

SAC Datuk Zakaria said the cause of the accident could have been speeding or brake failure.

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[Wilson Ney Pera]

I heard that an Australian C.S.I Vehicle Safety Inspector was conducting an investigation on the cause of the accident? Anyone know who he is??? I would like to meet him...

[8382rascal]

Salam takziah kepada keluarga2 mangsa yang terbabit dalam kemalangan ini. An advice to touring buses company- avoid driving double decker buses going up and downhill. Eg: Genting/ Cameron highlands. Its too dangerous. You can save lots of lives by not driving double decker buses on this kind of route. Remember our love ones and families. Thank you..

From: Jas Rambo Nora Rascal Afiq Danial

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