A man has won praise online after using his own body as a makeshift ladder to help passengers escape from an overturned bus bound for Singapore.<\/p>\n
The long-distance bus lost control and overturned along the North-South Expressway in Johor on Sept 1, reported China Press.<\/p>\n
The accident happened at KM120.9 of the southbound expressway, along the stretch from Pagoh towards Yong Peng. Oriental Daily reported that the bus overturned into a ditch on the left side of the road<\/a>.<\/p>\n Videos circulating online show the bus lying<\/a> on its left side, blocking its usual entrance.<\/p>\n PHOTOS: ORIENTAL DAILY VIA THREADS<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n Passengers are seen making their way out through an emergency exit<\/a> on the right side of the bus as well as an opening near the driver\u2019s seat.<\/p>\n However, as the right side of the bus is raised high above the ground, some passengers appear to have difficulty getting down safely.<\/p>\n Several people at the scene then work together to help those still inside.<\/p>\n In one clip, a man in a white shirt positions himself below the opening and bends down, allowing passengers to step on his back and shoulders as they climb out.<\/p>\n PHOTOS: ORIENTAL DAILY VIA THREADS<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n Others nearby reach out to support the passengers as they descend.<\/p>\n Oriental Daily reported that passengers of different races were seen helping one another during the rescue<\/a>.<\/p>\n The man\u2019s actions earned praise online, with China Press describing him as a \u201chuman ladder\u201d.<\/p>\n Some netizens said the scene reflected the spirit of Malaysians helping one another regardless of race.<\/p>\n One commenter wrote that \u201cMalaysians are all kind\u201d, while others said the rescue showed people coming together when it mattered.<\/p>\n Oriental Daily similarly reported that many netizens praised the man for selflessly helping passengers get to the ground safely.<\/p>\n The reports did not provide details on whether anyone was injured in the accident.<\/p>\n *This article was produced with AI assistance.<\/em><\/p>\n Have something to say? Join in!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Explore more on these topics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n See something interesting? Contribute<\/a> your story to us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nPassengers forced to climb out from raised side of bus<\/h2>\n
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