Speeding car to blame for 7-vehicle pile-up, say cops

 

After the initial collision between a 4WD vehicle and a car, three other vehicles failed to stop in time and crashed into them. (JSPT pic)

KUALA LUMPUR: The crash involving seven vehicles, including an express bus, on the north-south expressway (PLUS) last night was caused by the driver of a Honda Accord who lost control of his vehicle while speeding.

Sungai Buloh police chief Hafiz Nor said a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle on the right lane of the southbound PLUS highway near Sungai Buloh Hospital was unable to avoid the Honda Accord, leading to a collision, before they were hit by three other vehicles which failed to stop in time.

“An SUV in the middle lane attempted to slow down but was rear-ended by an express bus.

“The 27-year-old male driver of the 4WD vehicle died at the scene. His passenger and the driver of the Honda Accord were severely injured and rushed to Sungai Buloh Hospital,” he said in a statement today.

The the case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

Hafiz also urged witnesses to assist in the investigation by contacting  investigating officer Che Hassan Ambok at 013-3940423. - FMT