Strong winds lift vehicles at Malaysian toll plaza during thunderstorm, car lands on another vehicle
At least two vehicles were briefly lifted by powerful winds at a toll plaza in Kota Damansara, Malaysia, on October 13, with video showing one car landing on another vehicle in an adjacent lane. Heavy rain and strong winds swept across parts of Selangor and the Klang Valley during evening rush hour. The incidents were documented in videos that circulated widely online.
What remains unclear
- ?Whether anyone was injured in the collisions.
- ?The specific cause of the wind gusts — whether part of a larger weather system or isolated event.
- ?Total number of vehicles affected beyond the two shown in primary video.
Editorial note
This story is based on credible video documentation and substantial mainstream coverage. The incident itself is verified and real. Classification as needs_review reflects geographic scope, not credibility.
✓ Verified
- ✓At least two vehicles were lifted by strong winds at a toll plaza in Kota Damansara, Malaysia, on October 13. (CNA, 76 mainstream articles)
- ✓One vehicle landed on another in an adjacent lane. (Video documentation, CNA)
- ✓Heavy rain and strong winds swept across Selangor and Klang Valley during evening rush hour. (CNA)
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