The heart-wrenching incident unfolded at the KM5.5 stretch of Jalan Banting-Dengkil in the early hours, casting a somber cloud over the day. A mother, aged 43, and her 10-year-old daughter, innocently seated beside her, met a tragic end in a devastating accident. The catalyst for this harrowing event was a lorry that, grappling with a sudden brake failure, veered uncontrollably into the opposite lane, resulting in a cataclysmic collision with four vehicles.
Kuala Langat police chief Supt Ahmad Ridhwan Mohd Nor @Saleh provided insights into the preliminary findings of the investigation. The 47-year-old lorry driver, in a commendable display of responsibility, promptly informed the police about the brake failure. As part of the investigative process, the lorry is scheduled for a thorough examination at the Puspakom centre in Banting. Despite the driver's previously unblemished record—devoid of any traffic or criminal offenses—he now finds himself detained for further scrutiny under Section 41 of the Road Transport Act 1987.
The fatal episode transpired around 7 am, leaving an indelible mark of sorrow on the lives of the victims' family and the community at large. The ill-fated journey of the lorry, destined from Banting to Dengkil, took a tragic turn at the accident site. The loss of control over the vehicle led to a horrifying collision with four oncoming vehicles, including the car carrying the unfortunate mother and daughter.
Ahmad Ridhwan, with a heavy heart, shared the poignant details of the incident. The mother and her young daughter, seated in the front of their car, were mercilessly pinned to their seats, succumbing to their injuries and pronounced dead at the grim scene. Meanwhile, another passenger in the rear seat of the car endured minor injuries, a stark reminder of the fragility of life in the face of unexpected tragedies.
As authorities diligently investigate the circumstances surrounding the brake failure and the ensuing collision, the incident underscores the critical importance of vehicular safety measures. It serves as a poignant call for comprehensive inspections and heightened awareness to prevent such heart-wrenching accidents on our roads, sparing families from the unimaginable grief that accompanies the loss of loved ones in such tragic circumstances.
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