15 Dead in Malaysian Bus Crash: Police Investigate

A tragic bus accident claimed the lives of 15 students from the University of Sultan Idris (UPSI) early Monday morning on the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Perak, Malaysia. According to Perak Police Chief Datuk Noor Hisham, "From that number, 13 were UPSI students who were injured but allowed to go home." The investigation, involving multiple agencies including the Forensic Department, is ongoing. Fifteen victims remain hospitalized, with ten in Taiping, three in Baling, and two in Ipoh. The accident occurred around 1:00 AM when a bus collided with another vehicle, causing it to overturn. The thorough investigation underscores the seriousness of the incident and the determination to uncover the cause of the accident. The collaborative effort between various agencies offers hope for a comprehensive understanding of the events that transpired.