Siblings in Johor who insisted on going to school despite closure killed in road accident
Three siblings in Johor, Malaysia, were killed in a road accident while riding a motorcycle to school despite it being closed due to haze. The tragedy has left the family in mourning, with local authorities providing counseling and financial support.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dangers of road safety for youth and the emotional impact of community-wide environmental crises.
The accident happened about 200m from the siblings’ home while they were on their way back from school.
Listen Summarise Three Johor siblings died in a road accident after insisting on going to school, even though it was closed because of the haze. Their elder brother rode with them on a motorcycle, but all three were killed near home; the family is now in shock and mourning. The state has arranged counselling and financial aid, while police are investigating the crash and funeral preparations have been completed. AI generated
PONTIAN – A boy and his sister died in a road accident on Oct 8 after they had insisted on attending classes despite their school being closed due to the haze.
Their elder brother, who had taken his siblings on his motorcycle as they wanted to see the school for themselves, was also killed in the crash.
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