Bus Crash in Perak: 15 Remain Hospitalized, 18 Discharged

**Bus Crash in Perak: 15 Remain Hospitalized, 18 Discharged** A serious bus accident in the early hours of Monday, June 9th, 2025, in the Lebuhraya Timur Barat Gerik area of Perak, Malaysia, has left 15 people still hospitalized and 18 discharged. According to a statement by the Perak Health Department (JKN Perak), "most victims sustained multiple traumatic injuries." However, no victims required admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The accident involved a bus carrying students. The video shows images from the accident scene and hospitals treating the injured. Footage shows the aftermath of the crash, emergency responders attending to the injured, and victims being transported to hospitals. The JKN Perak also confirmed that all bodies have been released to families for burial. The JKN Perak, in collaboration with the Hulu Perak District Health Office, has activated an incident response command center. Nine teams of mental health and psychological support personnel, comprising 40 members from state and district levels, have been deployed to provide psychosocial support to victims and their families. The Ministry of Health, through JKN Perak, will continue to monitor the situation and work closely with all relevant agencies. The prompt and organized response to this tragedy, particularly the activation of mental health support, underscores the commitment to providing comprehensive care for the victims and their families.