The journey home of two families from an engagement ceremony in Muar ended in tragedy when one of them died after a lorry entered the opposite lane and hit their multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) at Kilometer (KM) 86, Jalan Johor Bahru-Air Hitam, yesterday.
Kluang District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Bahrin Mohd Noh said Widiani Afendi, 39, the rear passenger of the Toyota Estima, died instantly at the scene in the 7.15pm incident due to severe head injuries.
He said that the seven-month-old baby, Lee Sun Mei, who is also the family’s adopted child, suffered internal head injuries and is receiving treatment at the Red Zone of the Enche’ Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital (HEBHK), here.
“The accident also caused minor injuries to the 53-year-old lorry driver and six others in the MPV, including drivers aged six to 58.
“The accident is believed to have occurred after the lorry from the direction of Machap heading towards Air Hitam lost control and entered the opposite lane and hit the right side of the MPV.
“The injured victim is receiving treatment at HEBHK Kluang. The lorry driver, who was injured in the head and chest, is receiving treatment at Pantai Hospital Batu Pahat,” he said.
According to him, the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
