Trailer driver loses control, crashes into Felda Kechau 8 police post in Kuala Lipis, driver and auxillary cop hurt
Lipis District Police Chief Supt Ismail Man stated that the incident occurred around 9.50am when a 28-year-old male driver of an empty trailer truck, travelling from Sungai Temau towards Kuantan, reportedly lost control before crashing into the control post and a car. — Picture from X/GengKeselamatanNegara
Thursday, 18 Sep 2025 10:45 AM MYT
KUANTAN, Sept 18 — A trailer truck crashed into the Felda Kechau 8 Auxiliary Police Control Post in Kuala Lipis yesterday morning, resulting in injuries to the driver and one auxiliary police officer.
Lipis District Police Chief Supt Ismail Man stated that the incident occurred around 9.50am when a 28-year-old male driver of an empty trailer truck, travelling from Sungai Temau towards Kuantan, reportedly lost control before crashing into the control post and a car.
“The impact caused the roof and walls of the control post to collapse onto a motorcycle that was in the area,” he said in a statement yesterday.
He added that as a result of the accident, the truck driver and a 23-year-old auxiliary police officer, who were inside the control post, sustained injuries and are currently being treated at the Kuala Lipis Hospital.
Ismail also mentioned that another auxiliary police officer, aged 31, who was involved in the incident, did not suffer any injuries.
He said that the case was being investigated under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and urged eyewitnesses to come forward to assist with the investigation. — Bernama
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Malaysian roads won't be safe until truck drivers improve their skills - O Tony, look into this el speedo please
Wah...Malaysians have got really used to news of lorries crashing into cars, lamp posts, ravine, concrete barriers..... But demolishing a police post has to take the prize
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