Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Malaysia Bus Crash Kills 15 University Students
A bus carrying university students crashed into a minivan in Malaysia, resulting in a tragic accident.
The bus, carrying students from Sultan Idris Education University, collided with the minivan on a highway.
The accident claimed the lives of 15 people, including students and a bus attendant, making it the deadliest in over a decade on Malaysian roads.
Rescuers had to use tools to free people from the wreckage.
Authorities are investigating the cause, with the Prime Minister expressing condolences and urging caution.
The accident highlights Malaysia's ongoing road safety issues.
A bus crash in Malaysia killed 15 people, mostly university students.
The accident occurred on the East-West Highway near the Thai border.
Thirteen died at the scene, and two died in the hospital.
Most victims were between 21 and 23 years old, from Sultan Idris Education University.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
- Who
- University students from Sultan Idris Education University and a bus attendant.
- What
- A bus carrying university students crashed into a minivan, resulting in 15 fatalities.
- When
- Shortly after 1:00 am (1700 GMT Sunday)
- Where
- East-West Highway near Gerik, Malaysia
- Why
- Police are investigating the cause of the crash, which may involve human negligence or a technical issue.
- Fatalities
- 15
- Victims
- Sultan Idris Education University
- Location
- East-West Highway, Malaysia
- Near
- Gerik, Malaysia
- Time of Accident
- 1:00 am (1700 GMT Sunday)
- Injured
- 33