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Lorry driver blames microsleep for crash injuring two journalists in Perak
A lorry driver involved in a collision with two journalists in Menglembu last Sunday has attributed the accident to a brief loss of consciousness while driving. The incident left both journalists with injuries.
LSN Malaysia ·
IPOH, Oct 27 — The lorry driver involved in a road accident with two journalists in Menglembu has claimed that microsleep caused the collision last Sunday. The driver told authorities that he momentarily lost consciousness while operating the vehicle, leading to the crash that resulted in injuries to both journalists.
Microsleep, a phenomenon where a person briefly falls asleep without realizing it, is a significant concern in road safety. Drivers experiencing fatigue or drowsiness are at heightened risk of such involuntary lapses in consciousness, which can occur for just a few seconds but prove fatal in traffic.
The incident has reignited discussions about driver fatigue and the importance of adequate rest breaks during long-distance journeys. Authorities have yet to release further details about the extent of the journalists' injuries or whether charges will be filed against the driver.
The Menglembu area in Perak has seen several road incidents in recent months, prompting renewed calls for enhanced traffic safety measures and awareness campaigns targeting commercial vehicle operators.