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Gerik crash: 'I'm sorry… the brakes failed suddenly,' says bus driver
- A chartered bus transporting students of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris from Jertih in Terengganu to the university campus in Tanjung Malim overturned near Tasik Banding, Perak, between 12:30 AM and 1 AM on June 9, resulting in 15 fatalities and 33 injuries.
- The 39-year-old driver, Mohd Amirul Fadhil Zulkifle, reported losing control after the brakes suddenly failed on a bend while the bus was attempting to overtake another vehicle.
- The bus collided with a Perodua Alza and flipped over, sustaining severe impact on its left side where the majority of deaths happened, while several passengers on the right side were thrown from the vehicle.
- According to Deputy Inspector-General Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, the investigation into the UPSI bus crash is still in its early phase, with dashcam footage now obtained and being examined as part of the ongoing inquiries.
- The crash highlights ongoing road safety concerns, with the driver apologizing and expressing guilt, while inquiries continue to assess causes and responsibilities.
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The bus driver involved in the tragic crash that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students has come forward to apologise and share his version of what happened. The 39-year-old who’s been driving buses since 2016 claimed the bus was fine until it reached the elephant crossing bridge in Gerik, when the brakes suddenly gave out. He also denied allegations that he was speeding, saying he was actually swerving to avo…
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