Tragic 10-Vehicle Pile-up on AMJ Highway Leaves Child in Critical Condition
A massive 10-vehicle pile-up on the AMJ highway in Cheng, Melaka, has left an 11-year-old boy in critical condition and his father with a broken leg. Authorities are investigating the incident, involving a Toyota Hilux that lost control at a traffic intersection.
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A 10-vehicle chain collision occurred on the AMJ highway in Cheng, Melaka, around 9 p.m.
An 11-year-old boy is in critical condition and intubated, while his father suffered a broken leg.
Initial investigations indicate the driver of a Toyota Hilux lost control and rammed into vehicles stopped at a traffic light.
Authorities have seized dashcam footage and are conducting toxicology tests on the Hilux driver as part of the ongoing probe.
A horrific chain collision involving 10 vehicles occurred on the Lebuh Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin (AMJ) near Cheng, leaving a young boy in critical condition. Authorities reported that the incident, which took place around 9 p.m., involved a Toyota Hilux, a lorry, seven cars, and a motorcycle carrying a father and his 11-year-old son.
According to Superintendent Muhammad Zaki Ramat, the head of the Melaka Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department, the crash was allegedly triggered when the driver of the Toyota Hilux lost control while traveling from Malim toward Cheng. The out-of-control vehicle plowed into several stationary cars waiting at the traffic light intersection, subsequently striking the motorcycle.
Understanding the Impact and Investigation Process
The aftermath of the crash resulted in severe injuries for the victims. The 39-year-old father suffered a broken leg, while his 11-year-old son sustained critical head injuries and required intubation. The 29-year-old driver of the Toyota Hilux also sustained minor facial injuries. All three individuals were promptly transported to Hospital Melaka for urgent medical attention.
Officials have confirmed that the driver of the Toyota Hilux tested negative for both drugs and alcohol during initial screening. However, authorities are taking no chances; blood samples have been dispatched to the Melaka Chemistry Department for comprehensive toxicological analysis to ensure a thorough investigation. Furthermore, all vehicles involved in the wreckage are scheduled for technical inspection at the PUSPAKOM center in Alor Gajah. Investigators have also secured vital dashboard camera footage to piece together the exact sequence of events that led to this tragic road accident.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the 10-vehicle pile-up at the AMJ highway?
Preliminary investigations suggest that a 29-year-old driver of a Toyota Hilux lost control of the vehicle while approaching a traffic light intersection in Cheng, resulting in a collision with multiple stationary vehicles.
Are the victims of the AMJ highway accident recovering?
The father is reported to have a broken leg, while his 11-year-old son is currently in critical condition and has been intubated. Both are receiving medical care at Hospital Melaka.
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