Couple Killed After Getting Dragged Under A Bus Near Genting Highlands
The female victim died six hours after her husband did.
By Jia Vern Tham — 01 Mar 2018, 01:26 PM
Yesterday, 28 February, a man was killed on the spot in a collision between two buses and a motorcycle near Genting Highlands
According to China Press, a tour bus lost control before it grazed another bus while skidding onto the opposite lane. The bus then collided head-on with a motorcycle ridden by a couple.
The couple, together with their motorcycle, was dragged under the bus for a few metres into a drain.
Eight out of 46 passengers on both buses sustained minor injuries, while the husband on the motorcycle died on the spot.
The man's wife, who was seriously injured, was sent to the Kuala Kubu Bharu Hospital for treatment before she passed away
China Press reported that the hospital spent six hours trying to save her life before she died at around 8.30pm yesterday.
Other victims were also treated at the same hospital.
Drivers of both buses involved in the accident were detained and arranged for urine tests
Channel NewsAsia reported that both drivers were tested negative for drugs.
Hulu Selangor police chief suuperintendant Lim Bak Phai said that the accident will be investigated under Section 41 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.