THE lorry driver who was involved in crash at KM154 Jalan Jerangau-Jabor, near the intersection of Jalan Cheneh-Mak Lagam, yesterday, which claimed three lives, has been remanded for four days, starting today.

Judge Wan Suhaila Mohd issued the remand order under section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

The 44-year-old driver arrived at the court at 9am, accompanied by police officers.

In the 2pm incident, three family members – a father and his two young sons, aged four and one – died after the multipurpose vehicle (MPV) the family was travelling in was hit by a lorry laden with sand. The lorry, which was believed to be facing problems with its brakes, suddenly swerved and hit the MPV.

The dead were Ammir Hussein Mohamad, 38, and his two young sons Ammzar Husszair Al Hussein, four, and one-year-old Ammzar Hussnayan Al Hussein.

The injured, Ammir’s wife, Norhafizah Sazwa Harun, 38, and the couple’s adopted son, Ammzar Hussniah Ammir Hussein Abdul Azim, eight, are in critical condition and being referred to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital. – Bernama, September 16, 2023.