Malaysian Lorry Driver Blocks Runaway Bus on Expressway, Prevents Multi-Vehicle Crash
A lorry driver on Malaysia's North-South Expressway in Ipoh used his vehicle to block a bus that had lost control, averting a potential multi-vehicle collision. The incident was captured on rear dashcam footage and posted online on June 15. According to the source, the quick-thinking maneuver prevented a pile-up, and the driver was hailed as a hero for the action.
📹 Source Video
✓ Verified
- ✓A lorry driver used his vehicle to block a runaway bus on the North-South Expressway in Ipoh. (CNA/YouTube source)
- ✓The incident was captured on rear dashcam footage. (CNA/YouTube source)
- ✓The footage was posted online on June 15, 2026. (CNA/YouTube source)
- ✓27 mainstream media articles covered this incident. (metadata)
~ Interpretation
- ~The action prevented a multi-vehicle pile-up. (CNA characterization)
- ~The driver was hailed as a hero. (CNA characterization)
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