Genting Highlands bus accident

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Shocking Genting Highlands Bus Accident: Two Chinese Tourists Killed, Driver Revealed to be a Serial Offender

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Tragic bus crash in Genting Highlands claims lives of two Chinese tourists, while the driver's history of violations comes to light. #GentingHighlands #BusAccident #RoadSafety

A fatal bus accident in Genting Highlands has left two Chinese tourists dead and shed light on the alarming history of the 32-year-old tour bus driver. Reports revealed that the driver, responsible for the tragic incident, had a concerning record of 27 traffic violations. The incident, which occurred as the bus was descending from Genting Highlands, has sparked discussions on the urgent need for enhanced road safety measures in Malaysia.

The lack of a driver's license and the driver's extensive history of traffic violations have raised serious concerns among authorities and the public. The 18 Chinese nationals onboard the bus faced a terrifying ordeal due to the driver's negligence, highlighting the importance of stringent driver regulations and safety protocols. The Pahang Fire and Rescue Department director confirmed that the two male victims suffered fatal head injuries in the devastating crash.

In a shocking revelation, the driver of the ill-fated tour bus has been disclosed as a serial traffic offender with a worrisome track record of repeated violations. Despite his 27 previous summonses, the driver was behind the wheel during the tragic descent from Genting Highlands. The police have swiftly taken action by arresting the driver following the fatal accident, sending a clear message about the consequences of reckless driving.

This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of road safety and the need for stringent enforcement of traffic laws. The shocking details of the driver's history underscore the risks posed by irresponsible drivers on Malaysian roads, emphasizing the urgent requirement for improved driver screening and monitoring.

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Two China tourists dead after bus accident in Genting Highlands ... (CNA)

The 32-year-old tour bus driver also had a string of traffic violations.

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Fatal Genting Highlands bus crash highlights urgent need for ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The Genting Highlands bus crash that killed two Chinese tourists today underscores the critical need for improved road safety measures in ...

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Genting accident: Tour bus driver has no licence, 27 traffic violations ... (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The driver of the tour bus that crashed on the way down from Genting Highlands at about 11am on Saturday (June 29), killing two tourists from ...

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Cops: Tour bus driver in fatal Genting Highlands accident a serial ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 โ€” The 32-year-old driver of a tour bus which crashed on the way down from Genting Highlands has 27 previous summonses,the police said.

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2 Chinese tourists killed in Malaysia bus crash (South China Morning Post)

18 Chinese nationals were on board the bus when it crashed descending from Genting Highlands on Saturday. The driver didn't have a licence.

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Two Chinese nationals killed in Genting Highlands bus crash (The Borneo Post)

Pahang Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Dr Wan Mohamad Zaidi Wan Isa said both male victims suffered head injuries. โ€œTheir bodies were sent to Bentong ...

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Tour bus driver in Genting accident a serial offender with no driver's ... (The Sun Daily)

KUALA LUMPUR: The driver of the tour bus which crashed on the way down from Genting Highlands at about 11 am today, which killed two tourists from Chi...

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Bus driver in Genting Highlands crash arrested (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The driver of the tour bus that crashed on the way down from Genting Highlands at about 11am on Saturday (June 29) has been arrested, ...

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Bus driver in fatal Genting crash a serial offender with no licence (Free Malaysia Today)

The 32-year-old man had 27 previous traffic summonses for various offences, say police.

Genting tour bus crash kills 2 (Daily Express)

Kuala Lumpur: Two Chinese nationals died when a tour bus carrying 21 people landed on its side while descending from Genting Highlands at 11am, Saturday.

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Tourism Ministry suspends travel agency's licence after fatal Genting ... (The Edge Markets MY)

The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) temporarily suspended the licence of the travel agency involved in the Genting Highlands bus crash pending ...

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Tourism Ministry suspends licence of travel agency in fatal Genting ... (Yahoo News Malaysia)

Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the suspension is pending a full investigation report on the overturned bus, news portal Malaysia Gazette reported ...

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Ministry mulls suspending travel firm's licence over fatal Genting bus ... (Free Malaysia Today)

Tourism, arts and culture minister Tiong King Sing says a thorough investigation will be conducted.

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Genting Highlands fatal bus accident: Driver remanded, tour agency ... (CNA)

KUANTAN: The driver of the tour bus that was involved in an accident which claimed the lives of two Chinese nationals on the way down from Genting Highlands ...

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Transport minister: Bus in Genting Highlands crash had expired ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 โ€” Transport Minister Anthony Loke today revealed that the bus that crashed in Genting Highlands and killed two tourists from China, ...

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