PAPAR: A 42-year-old man sustained minor injuries while three others escaped unscathed after a train crashed into their stalled car on the level crossing along Km M21.5, Jalan Perumahan Kampung Anak Kinarut, here, on Wednesday.
District Police Chief DSP Kamaruddin Ambo Sakka said initial investigations showed the train, which was heading to Beaufort from the Sembulan station, crashed into the Perodua Rusa that had made a sudden stop on the train track crossing.
Upon seeing the idle car on the track, he said the train operator horned as it was nearing the crossing to notify the vehicle while at the same time attempting to brake.
“The train operator only noticed the car’s presence on the track some 20 metres away which led to the collision due to the short distance.
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Kamaruddin said the car stopped suddenly after its engine failed and its driver was unaware of the oncoming train as the level crossing was out of order.
He said investigations are ongoing and that the crossing operator had been detained to facilitate investigation.
He urged those with information to contact the police to assist in the investigation. They can contact the District Criminal Investigation Department investigating officer, Inspector Wong Yew Zhung, at 010-05635169, he said.
The case is being investigated under Section 337 of the Penal Code.
A 37-second video went viral on the accident went viral on social media.
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