Seven-year-old boy dies moments after being dropped off in Kluang
The driver fainted after witnessing the incident.
KLUANG – A seven-year-old schoolboy died after being believed to have been hit by a school bus in an incident on Jalan Bunga Raya 3, Taman Sri Lalang here on Wednesday afternoon.
Kluang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Bahrin Mohd Noh said in the incident at about 4.20pm, the victim, Muhammad Umar Mohd Faaiz, died at the scene from severe head injuries.
"Initial investigations found that a Hino-type school bus, driven by a 36-year-old local woman, had dropped the victim off at Jalan Bunga Raya
"However, after dropping off the pupil, the school bus turned into Jalan Bunga Raya 3 before it is believed to have hit the victim, who was on the left side of the road," he said in a statement on Wednesday.
Bahrin explained that as a result of the collision, the victim fell onto the road and suffered severe head injuries before being confirmed dead at the scene.
The driver, meanwhile, fainted, believed to be in shock after witnessing the incident and is receiving treatment at Enche Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital.
According to him, the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
"Kluang district police advise all road users to always be careful, considerate and comply with road laws to avoid unwanted incidents.
"School bus drivers in particular need to ensure the safety of pupils on board their vehicles is at an optimum level before continuing their journey.
"Members of the public with information related to the accident are asked to contact any nearby police station or the Kluang District Police Headquarters (IPD) to assist investigations," he said.
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