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2 passengers dead after tour bus loses control & overturns in Genting Highlands

Malaysia bus loses control & overturns while descending from Genting Highlands

A tour bus carrying 21 passengers lost control and overturned while descending from Genting Highlands on Saturday (29 June) morning.

Two Chinese nationals were killed while the other 19 passengers sustained injuries.

Rescue operations are ongoing.

At least 2 killed after tour bus overturns

According to China Press, the tour bus overturned while descending from Genting Highlands.

Source: Tanpa Nama on Facebook

The bus was carrying 21 passengers, comprising 18 Chinese nationals and three locals, reported The Star.

Two Chinese nationals were killed as a result of the incident — the remaining 19 passengers sustained injuries.

Source: Tanpa Nama on Facebook

Firefighters rushed to the scene and rescued the passengers trapped in the bus.

Some passengers reportedly climbed out of the bus on their own and sat or even lay down by the roadside

Source: Tanpa Nama on Facebook

Rescue operations are ongoing.

Also read: S’pore-Bound Bus Overturns Near KL After Driver Loses Control, 19 Taken To Hospital

 

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Featured image adapted from Tanpa Nama on Facebook.

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