Seven Injured in LPT1 Accident Involving Deputy PM's Staff

Seven individuals, including four media officers accompanying Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, sustained minor injuries in a three-vehicle collision on the East Coast Expressway 1 (LPT1) early Tuesday. The accident happened around 1 a.m. near Maran, involving a Toyota Fortuner and two lorries.

According to Maran District Police Chief Superintendent Wong Kim Wai, initial investigations suggest the Toyota Fortuner, traveling from Kuala Terengganu towards Kuala Lumpur, collided with a lorry that abruptly changed lanes. The impact caused the Fortuner to hit the right side of the lorry. A second lorry, attempting to avoid the initial collision, swerved and crashed into the road barrier.

All seven injured individuals were passengers in the three vehicles and were transported to Jengka Hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the incident under Rule 6(1) of the Road Traffic Rules 1959, and are appealing for witnesses with information to come forward.

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who was not in the vehicle that crashed, expressed his gratitude on Facebook for the safety of his media officers. He stated that they were returning after attending the Pahang State Huffaz Gathering 2026 when the accident occurred near Maran. "Alhamdulillah, all of them are safe and did not suffer serious injuries. I offer my highest gratitude to Allah SWT for His protection and mercy," he wrote, also reminding the public to prioritize road safety and ensure adequate rest while driving.