17 Dead in Horrific Malaysian Bus Crash

Tragedy Strikes UPSI: 17 Students Killed in Gerik Bus Crash A devastating bus accident in Gerik, Perak, Malaysia, claimed the lives of 17 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students early this morning. The accident occurred around 1 a.m. on the East-West Highway, involving a bus carrying students returning to campus after the Hari Raya Aidiladha holiday. The bus collided with a Perodua Alza, resulting in the immediate deaths of 15 students at the scene. Two more succumbed to their injuries while being transported to Gerik Hospital. "Allahuakbar...It's so heartbreaking. They were just returning home after celebrating with their families," said one eyewitness, visibly distraught at the scene. The eyewitness further described the chaos and emergency response efforts, highlighting the immediate arrival of ambulances and emergency services. The video footage circulating online shows the overturned bus and the emergency response efforts underway. The incident has sent shockwaves through the UPSI community and the nation, prompting an outpouring of grief and condolences from across Malaysia. Investigations into the cause of the accident are currently underway.