Police to thoroughly probe fatal FRU truck crash

The Home Ministry, through the police, will carry out a detailed investigation into the fatal crash involving a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) truck and a lorry carrying stones along Jalan Chikus–Sungai Lampam in Teluk Intan today.

Extending his condolences to the victims’ families, Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said appropriate measures would be taken, including matters related to the welfare of the next of kin.

“I hope the families of those who perished remain strong and patient in facing this tragedy.

“I am confident that beyond just the investigation, the police will also take the necessary steps to assist with welfare matters and so on,” he said at a press conference after the official opening of a temporary police post in Kampung Beng, Lenggong today.

Earlier, Hilir Perak police chief Bakri Zainal Abidin said that nine FRU personnel were killed in the 8.54am crash.

They were from Unit 5 Ipoh.

Great loss

In a related development, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the deaths of the nine were a great loss not only to their families, but also to their comrades and the nation.

He said FRU personnel are national heroes who are always prepared to be on the front lines to ensure public order and security.

“On behalf of everyone at the Communications Ministry, I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victims who perished in this tragic incident.

“This tragedy is deeply moving and has had a profound impact on all Malaysians. I pray that the souls of the departed will be blessed and placed among the righteous,” he said in a Facebook post today.

Fahmi also prayed for the bereaved families to be granted strength and perseverance during this difficult time and urged all Malaysians to pray for the injured personnel to recover swiftly and for their treatment to go smoothly.

“The Communications Ministry stands ready to cooperate with the authorities and media in disseminating verified information, and to curb the spread of false news related to this incident to protect the sensitivities of the victims’ families and respect the ongoing investigation. Al-Fatihah,” he added.

- Bernama

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