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Wrong-way driver hits car, durian stall in Kuala Lumpur

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Under investigation
  • A man driving the wrong way caused a collision with another car and a durian stall in Kepong Baru, Kuala Lumpur.
  • The incident occurred around 10:25 p.m. on Tuesday, with no injuries reported.
  • Police are investigating the case under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

A man driving against traffic caused a multi-vehicle accident and damaged a durian stall in Kepong Baru, Kuala Lumpur, late Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 10:25 p.m. when the suspect's car allegedly entered the wrong lane.

The vehicle collided with another car before veering off the road and crashing into a durian stall situated on the roadside. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the drivers of the two vehicles or any bystanders.

Authorities are currently investigating the incident. Police are recording statements from the drivers involved, seeking CCTV footage from the scene, and appealing for witnesses to come forward. The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which pertains to reckless or dangerous driving.

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department Deputy Chief Superintendent Suffian Abdullah urged the public with any information to contact the Tun H.S. Lee Traffic Police Station or any nearby police station to assist with the investigation.

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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.