Bentong: A tour bus carrying mostly Vietnamese nationals crashed into two cars while descending from Genting Highlands in Bentong this afternoon, but no serious injuries were reported.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman stated that the incident occurred at 5 pm at KM17.3. The bus, driven by a local man, had 21 passengers on board, including a tour guide. The bus lost control and collided with the rear of a Perodua Myvi and a Toyota Innova, causing all three vehicles to veer onto the road shoulder.
The bus driver sustained minor injuries, while all passengers escaped unhurt. The driver of the Myvi also suffered minor injuries and was taken to Bentong Hospital by members of the public, while the car's passengers were unharmed. The Toyota Innova driver and passengers did not sustain any injuries either, according to the police chief's statement.
A Pahang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) spokesman reported that the bus was traveling from Genting Highlands to Batu Caves, Gombak, at the time of the crash. A Light Fire Rescue Tender (LFRT) with three personnel from the Genting Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene.