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Vehicle crashes through car wash in Kota Belud weeks after airport incident
A vehicle has smashed through a car wash facility in Kota Belud, echoing a similar incident that occurred at Kota Kinabalu International Airport in recent weeks. The recurring accidents have raised concerns about vehicle control and safety in public spaces.
LSN Malaysia ·
KOTA BELUD, Aug 29 — A motorist lost control of their vehicle at a car wash facility in Kota Belud on Thursday, crashing through the structure in an incident that mirrors a recent accident at a major transportation hub in the state.
The collision at the car wash represents the second such incident in as many weeks, following a similar accident at Kota Kinabalu International Airport where a vehicle breached security barriers and damaged property, including a glass door at the terminal building.
Emergency services responded to the scene in Kota Belud, with authorities conducting an initial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Details regarding the cause of the vehicle malfunction and whether any injuries were sustained remained unclear at the time of reporting.
The recurring nature of these incidents has prompted questions about vehicle safety standards and operator vigilance. Authorities have not yet released a formal statement on whether the two accidents share common factors or if additional safety measures will be implemented at public facilities across the state.
Investigations into both incidents are ongoing.