15 Dead, Dozens Injured in Horrific Malaysian Bus Crash

A tragic bus accident in Perak, Malaysia, claimed the lives of 15 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) on Monday, June 9, 2025. The accident occurred on the East-West Highway. According to a statement from the Perak Hulu APM (Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia), the emergency services received a call about the incident at 1:10 AM. Images from the scene show the severely damaged bus and emergency personnel working to rescue survivors. The Perak Hulu APM confirmed that a total of 48 people were involved in the accident, including 13 fatalities at the scene and two more who died later at the hospital. Four others sustained injuries. The bus was traveling from Jertih, Terengganu, to Tanjung Malim, Perak, when the accident occurred. The video footage underscores the devastating impact of this accident, highlighting the urgent need for improved road safety measures.