وفاة رضيع بعد إلقائه من السيارة في حادث تصادم متسلسل بمحطة رسوم نتيجة عدم استخدام مقعد الأمان.

A devastating collision at the Bukit Kajang toll plaza has highlighted the severe consequences of neglecting vehicle maintenance and safety protocols. The accident, which took place on the 27th, involved a commercial lorry that lost control and crashed into three other vehicles waiting at the toll booths. This resulted in the tragic death of an infant and injuries to seven other individuals.

Investigations into the crash identified a malfunction in the lorry’s braking system as the primary cause. It was further revealed that the transport firm responsible for the vehicle operated a very small fleet of only two lorries. Transport Minister Anthony Loke used this detail to underscore that regular maintenance is a fundamental duty for all operators, regardless of fleet size, and is not solely covered by mandatory PUSPAKOM inspections.

In the aftermath, Minister Loke also addressed the issue of child passenger safety. He confirmed that the infant who died was not properly secured in a child safety seat at the time of the impact. He clarified that his intention in sharing this painful detail was to foster greater public awareness about the life-saving importance of such regulations, not to assign blame to the grieving family.

This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder that road safety is a shared responsibility. Adherence to maintenance schedules and the consistent use of appropriate safety restraints are non-negotiable elements in protecting all road users. The collective failure in these areas culminated in a preventable loss of life on a Malaysian highway.