Bang on the Breaker: Bus Meets Truck in a 4‑AM Wake‑up Call
A bad little mishap on Malaysia’s North‑South Expressway had a convoy of 27 travelers splat on a crappy 4‑am crash. Sixteen people—some of them from Singapore—ended up with bruises and bleary eyes, according to the New Straits Times.
Time’s Tale
- 12‑30 am: The unlucky bus was cruising along KM179, heading north.
- 3:57 am: A frantic call about the accident reached Jasin Bestari Fire & Rescue Station (BBP).
- 4:10 am: Fire officers arrived to find the bus slammed into the rear of a trailer hauling recyclable goods.
- 4:10‑5:20 am: Rescue and ambulance teams worked the scene, moving passengers to hospitals.
The ride’s 27 passengers onboard the bus included the unfortunate 16 who suffered minor injuries. The rest—about eleven—were unscathed, apparently no “meet‑and‑with”-worthy bruises.
Heroes on the Scene
Three ambulances—one fire‑tuned and two civil‑defence—sailed to the site. Senior Fire Officer II Azman Md Dawam told the press that everyone who got hurt received “initial treatment” and then pushed straight to the hospital. The whole operation wrapped up by 5:20 am.
Why a Truck?
It turns out the truck was hauling recyclable materials. A “recyclable” cargo is still a cargo, and who knew a cargo of the great recyclables could send a bus on a “road‑ban” involution?
StarMart Express‑Says‑What‑Next?
AsiaOne requested an online talk from StarMart Express for a de‑brief on the crash. Whether that will add more humor or pain‑relief is still up in the air.
In short, a 4‑am morning I‑time adventure had folks doing the “I‑was‑pound” routine, courtesy of a truck. The good news? Most passengers resumed their daily grind after minor scrapes. The bad news stays… nope, just that whoever behind the wheels had a few more steps to cover.
Tour bus accident in Genting
Crash at Genting Highlands: A Bus Gets Stuck, Passengers Get a Free Trip Home
Earlier this July, a Transtar Travel tour bus had a rough encounter with a lorry in the winding roads near Genting Highlands. The collision left the bus bobbing like a boat in a storm – passengers were jammed inside for about an hour before the Malaysia Civil Defence swooped in to rescue them.
Who Was on Board?
- 20 passengers in total
- Over 15 of them were Singaporeans
- Five rushed to the hospital for check‑ups
What Transtar Did (Because They’re Really Nice)
To smooth things over, Transtar Travel rolled out a generous plan:
- Full refunds for every passenger on the bus
- Accommodation in Kuala Lumpur while they recovered
- Transport back to Singapore to get them home safely
Extra Note (No Need to Check the Source Again)
That’s basically the whole story – no hidden twist, no legal mumbo‑jumbo. Just a chaotic run‑in and a travel company showing it’s got the heart to make it right.
