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Six family members killed: Transport Ministry awaits full investigation report
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Six family members killed: Transport Ministry awaits full investigation report

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Under investigation
  • The Malaysian Ministry of Transport is awaiting a full investigation report into a fatal road accident.
  • The accident involved a Proton X50 and a lorry, resulting in the deaths of six family members.
  • The ministry is refraining from speculation until the complete report is available.

Malaysia's Ministry of Transport (MOT) is awaiting a comprehensive investigation report to determine the cause of a tragic accident that claimed the lives of six family members. The incident occurred in Kampung Baru, Pinang Tunggal, Kedah, when a Proton X50 collided with a soil lorry.

Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah stated that the ministry is withholding any premature conclusions or speculation regarding the accident's cause. This includes refraining from commenting on potential factors such as the road conditions, vehicle maintenance, or driver actions until all facts are gathered and analyzed.

The ministry's stance emphasizes the need for a thorough and impartial investigation to ensure accountability and to potentially implement measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The focus remains on obtaining the full report before making any official statements or drawing conclusions.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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