IPOH: Thirteen people, including Japanese tourists, were injured when a tour bus rear-ended a trailer at KM230.3 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) near Taiping yesterday.
Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations, Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad, said in a statement yesterday that the victims included the local driver, a tour guide, and 11 Japanese tourists — three men and eight women.
Sabarodzi added that they rescued the injured from the bus, administered initial treatment, and transported them to Taiping Hospital. The operation concluded at 3.52pm. - BERNAMA