SHAH ALAM, Aug 22 — Police have confirmed a crash involving a bus, belonging to the Selangor State Secretary’s Office, in Simpang Morib, Kampung Kelanang, Banting, yesterday was caused by a motorcycle that exited a junction and entered the bus’ lane.
Kuala Langat police chief Ahmad Ridhwan Mohd Nor@Saleh said the move caused the bus, which was carrying 21 passengers comprising Shah Alam Court staff on their way to Simpang Morib, to lose control and skid off the road, and landing on its side in a 2m ditch.
He added that the investigation revealed the accident occurred when a Honda motorcycle exited from the Kelanang housing area towards Simpang Morib, the same route as the bus heading to Simpang Morib.
“When the bus reached the accident site, it is believed the motorcycle had exited the junction and turned right, entering the bus’ lane.
“Due to the close proximity, the bus collided with the left side of the motorcycle, causing it to lose control, skid off the left shoulder of the road, and land on its side,” he said in a statement today.
Ridhwan said the motorcyclist, a 46-year-old local man working as a lorry driver, sustained injuries to his leg and ribs.
He added that the 41-year-old bus driver, 39-year-old conductor, and all 21 passengers were hurt and taken to Banting Hospital for treatment.
“The case is being investigated under Section 43 of the Road Transport Act 1987. Members of the public with any information about the incident can contact investigating officer Mazrol Mohd Din at 011-1853 9115 or 03-3187 2222 to assist with the investigation,” he said.
Yesterday, the media reported that Shah Alam Court personnel and the bus conductor were seriously injured after the bus they were on crashed into a ditch in Banting at 1pm.
— Bernama
