
Tipper Truck Accident in Gelang Patah: Three Lamp Posts Down, No Injuries Reported
**Tipper Truck Accident Causes Power Lines to Fall in Gelang Patah** A tipper truck accident in Gelang Patah, Johor, Malaysia, led to three lamp posts falling after the truck struck power lines. The incident occurred on June 10, 2025, at 3:20 PM. According to Assistant Commissioner M. Kumar, Iskandar Puteri District Police Chief, the truck driver, a 69-year-old local man, had just finished unloading earth near SMK Gelang Patah when the accident happened. "The incident happened after the lorry was involved in lowering its load of earth in the Gelang Patah area." said the police chief. No injuries were reported. The police chief added that the driver's urine test for drugs was negative. The case is being investigated under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. The police urged the public to follow traffic laws for safety. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and adherence to traffic regulations.