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Four dead in PLUS highway collision involving stranded tow truck
A fatal accident near Yong Peng on the PLUS expressway has claimed the lives of four people, including two children and their grandparents. Police have confirmed the identities of all victims following the incident.
LSN Malaysia ·
BATU PAHAT — Authorities have identified four fatalities resulting from a collision on the PLUS expressway near Yong Peng, involving a Ford vehicle and a stationary tow truck. The deceased include two elderly grandparents and their two young grandchildren, according to police confirmation.
The accident occurred when the Ford struck the disabled tow truck that was positioned on the expressway. Emergency response teams attended the scene, though the exact circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation by the Royal Malaysia Police.
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding disabled vehicles on major expressways. Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the precise timing of the accident or factors that may have contributed to the driver's inability to avoid the stationary tow truck.
Investigations into the matter are continuing as police work to determine the full sequence of events. The PLUS expressway operator has been contacted for comment regarding safety protocols for disabled vehicles on the highway network.