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Initial probe finds dislodged tyre caused fatal crash, says Loke

Published on 24 Dec 2024 6:33:20 PM

Initial investigations by authorities have revealed that the fatal accident at KM 204 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound in Melaka, which resulted in seven fatalities and 33 injuries, was caused by a dislodged tyre from a trailer lorry, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

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Initial investigations by authorities have revealed that the fatal accident at KM 204 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound in Melaka, which resulted in seven fatalities and 33 injuries, was caused by a dislodged tyre from a trailer lorry, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

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