15 Students Killed in Horrific Malaysian Bus Crash

Fifteen Students Dead in Malaysian Bus Crash: Police Launch Full Investigation A tragic bus accident in East-West Highway, Perak, Malaysia, early yesterday morning claimed the lives of 15 students from the Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI). The accident involved a bus carrying UPSI students and a multi-purpose vehicle. The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) have announced the formation of a special task force to investigate the incident. "The PDRM, in collaboration with the Road Safety Research Institute, the Road Transport Department, and other relevant parties, will conduct a thorough investigation into this accident," stated Datuk Seri Mohamad Yusri Hassan Basri, Director of the Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department. Perak Police Chief, Datuk Noor Hisham Nooruddin, confirmed the death toll, stating, "Fifteen UPSI students died in the accident involving a bus and another vehicle near Tasik Banding." The bus was carrying 42 students, 8 men and 32 women, aged between 21 and 23, from the East Coast region. The investigation is underway, aiming to determine the exact cause of the accident and prevent future tragedies. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety.