Jerantut Mourns: Five Family Members Killed in Tragic Accident

Tragedy Strikes Jerantut: Five Family Members Perish in Accident, Laid to Rest Jerantut, Malaysia – In a heartbreaking incident, five members of the same family, including four siblings, lost their lives in an accident in Jerantut, Pahang. The community mourned the loss as the five victims were laid to rest in a single grave at the Kampung Selat Islamic Cemetery in Perak. "The five were brought from Jerantut Hospital to Masjid Jamek Bota Kanan around 12:30 AM for a second solat," reported Athira Aminuddin, a news anchor for Berita RTM. The funeral was attended by family, friends, and community members. The Jerantut District Police Chief, Superintendent Zukri Mohamad, confirmed the accident involved the victims' vehicle and another vehicle. The accident occurred around midnight. The somber atmosphere at the burial site underscored the tragedy's impact on the community. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety.