father and two daughters killed in kl immigration truck crash
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered an investigation into a fatal traffic accident involving an Immigration Department truck that killed three family members. The truck reportedly ran a red light while traveling to pick up detainees, leading to a collision with a civilian car.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked public concern regarding government vehicle safety and accountability, prompting a high-level review of procedures.
A 53-year-old man and his two daughters, aged 25 and 12, died at the scene.
Listen Summarise Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim has ordered an immediate investigation after an Immigration Department truck crash in Kuala Lumpur killed three family members. The truck, with activated sirens, entered a red light and collided with a car, then hit four pedestrians, causing three deaths and one critical injury. Police detained both drivers and are investigating, while the Immigration Department will review procedures and cooperate fully with authorities. AI generated
PETALING JAYA – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered the country’s Immigration Department to immediately conduct a thorough investigation after an accident involving one of its trucks killed three members of a family on Aug 19.
He said in a Facebook post on Aug 19 that action must be taken if the investigation finds any negligence or breach of the law.
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