One Malaysian killed, 5 S’poreans injured after express bus crashes into signpost in Selangor

The passenger who died was a 59-year-old Malaysian man who worked in the construction sector in Singapore. He was reportedly sitting on the front seat of the bus and died from severe head injuries.

The other people on the bus received treatment at five different hospitals – Hospital Sultan Idris Shah Serdang, Hospital Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin Kajang, Hospital Putrajaya, Hospital Cyberjaya and Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar Seremban.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department’s assistant director of operations, Mr Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar, had earlier said on Oct 11 that the dead passenger was found trapped at the scene, reported local media outlet Free Malaysia Today.

Three people were able to exit the bus before fire and rescue personnel arrived at the scene, said Mr Ahmad.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Naazron said the case is being investigated for reckless driving causing death, which carries a penalty of five to 10 years’ imprisonment, a fine not exceeding RM50,000 (S$15,360), and disqualification from holding a driving licence for at least five years.

The Straits Times has contacted Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the bus company for more information.