A university bus collided with a minivan near Malaysia's Thai border, killing 15 and injuring 33, seven critically. Perak Police Chief Hisam Nordin said the bus likely lost control before striking the minivan. The bus was found overturned with a twisted rear, while the minivan lay in a ditch. Some passengers were trapped and needed to be rescued with hydraulic cutters; others were thrown from the vehicle or escaped on their own. A witness called the scene “chaotic,” with students crying for help.
Prime Minister Anwar expressed sorrow and urged support for families, stressing road safety. Malaysia sees 18 road deaths daily, with the East-West Highway prone to crashes. The worst bus accident was in 2013, killing 37.
