3,000 Mourners Gather for Funeral Prayers Following Deadly USM Bus Crash

Tragedy Strikes USM: Community Mourns Victims at Solemn Funeral Service Jertih, Malaysia – On June 10, 2025, the town of Jertih was enveloped in a somber atmosphere as over 3,000 mourners gathered at Masjid Hadhari for the funeral prayers of 13 victims of the devastating Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) bus crash. The caskets, arriving at the mosque around 3 am, were met with a sea of grieving faces. The event underscored the profound impact of the tragedy on the community. "It was a heartbreaking sight," said one local resident who attended the service. "To see so many young lives lost so suddenly... it's something that will stay with us for a long time." The video footage from Berita RTM captures the solemn procession, the quiet dignity of the mourners, and the scale of the community's response to this tragedy. The funeral prayers provided a moment of collective grief and remembrance for the victims, offering solace to the bereaved families and the wider community. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of road safety. The outpouring of support shown by the large gathering at Masjid Hadhari demonstrates the resilience and compassion of the Malaysian community in the face of immense loss.