14 Students Dead in Horrific Malaysian Bus Crash

Tragedy Strikes: 14 UPSI Students Killed in Terengganu Bus Crash A horrific bus accident claimed the lives of 14 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students and the driver on the East Coast Highway near Gerik, Perak, early this morning. The bus, carrying 42 students returning home to Terengganu, overturned, leaving a scene of devastation. "It's a devastating loss for our university and the families involved," stated Professor Datuk Dr. Mohamad Amir Mohamad Taff, UPSI's Vice-Chancellor, adding that the university did not charter the bus. The Vice-Chancellor also confirmed that all families have been contacted and are being provided with support. Images from the scene show the mangled bus and emergency personnel attending to the aftermath. One parent, speaking at the hospital, expressed their grief and shock, stating, "I can't believe this happened. My child was full of life." UPSI is providing accommodation and financial aid to the affected families. This accident highlights the need for increased safety measures for student transportation.