Transport Minister Anthony Loke has pledged a thorough investigation into the fatal crash that claimed five lives on the North-South Expressway near Kluang, Johor, Thursday (March 27) night.
Speaking to reporters on Friday (March 28), Loke affirmed that his ministry would take strict action against the transport company involved if safety violations are found.
Loke said allegations that the trailer involved in the fatal accident had used cloned tyres, which did not comply with safety standards, were also being investigated.
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Speaking to reporters on Friday (March 28), Loke affirmed that his ministry would take strict action against the transport company involved if safety violations are found.
Loke said allegations that the trailer involved in the fatal accident had used cloned tyres, which did not comply with safety standards, were also being investigated.
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00:00I have a question about the accident involving a trailer, a trailer tire and a family that died in the accident, maybe you can comment on that?
00:11Yes, that is indeed a sad news, a tragedy that happened on Eid, involving two families.
00:21As it was reported in the morning, the initial investigation found that the trailer tire was broken and failed to be controlled by the driver.
00:39As a result, the trailer tire collided with the road and caused several vehicles to hit and burn, resulting in several deaths.
00:51As usual, the company will be investigated and audited.
01:01That is why we always give a warning to the trailer companies, to ensure that their vehicles are in good condition.
01:21As a result, the trailer tire collided with the road and caused several vehicles to hit and burn, resulting in several deaths.
01:35As a result, the company will be investigated and audited.
01:48That is why we always give a warning to the trailer companies, to ensure that their vehicles are in good condition.
02:08What is the mechanism behind the accident?
02:16As we have said many times, the trailer tire collided with the road and caused several vehicles to hit and burn, resulting in several deaths.
02:36As a result, the company will be investigated and audited.
02:46As a result, the company will be investigated and audited.
03:06As a result, the company will be investigated and audited.
03:26As a result, the company will be investigated and audited.