SHAH ALAM - A fatal accident involving a container lorry has left Malaysians deeply shaken, sparking concerns about road safety and prompting many to question why such tragedies keep occurring.
Recently, a devastating tragedy unfolded in Penang when a trailer lost control, causing its container to topple and crush a car, killing the driver.
The victim, a woman, made a heartbreaking final call to her mother before succumbing to her injuries, a moment that has deeply touched countless hearts.
This incident reignited fears among road users, particularly those driving near container lorries.
Many were questioning how such a heavy container could topple, endangering lives, especially when vehicles were stationary at traffic lights or stuck in traffic jams.
Public anxiety has been amplified by memories of a similar tragedy in 2023 in Putrajaya, where a lorry crashed into 11 vehicles, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries.
While that incident was harrowing, this recent case has left an even more profound impact.
Imagine the situation where the victim was completely unaware of the danger ahead and unable to avoid the falling container. There was not even time to react.
Calls for action have intensified, with many urging the government to revisit regulations governing container lorries.
Stricter measures were demanded, including reassessing driver qualifications, enforcing speed limits and ensuring proper vehicle maintenance.
Lorries with faulty brakes or tyres must be dealt with more firmly.
This latest accident served as a wake-up call to prevent similar cases in the future.
As investigations continued, the public hoped that justice will be served if the lorry driver was found guilty.
Above all, there was a collective plea for reforms to make roads safer and prevent such heartbreaking tragedies from claiming the lives of anyone’s loved ones again.