KARAK:
The authorities have confirmed that 37 people have died from the Genting crash where a bus plunged into a ravine at KM3, Karak Highway this afternoon.
As at 8.15pm, these numbers consisted of 24 men and 13 women.
The rescue teams have removed a total of 16 injured passengers from the vehicle out of the estimated 49 in the bus.
The accident involving the tour bus occurred at about 3 pm today.
At this time the rescue work is being carried by teams from the fire and rescue department and the other agencies.
According to sources, the bus plunged into a 50 meters deep ravine. According to initial reports, the first victim is a woman who was removed from the crash site about 3.30pm.
A total of 30 ambulances were on site to take the victims to a nearby hospital.
It is understood the families involved are waiting at Selayang and Kuala Lumpur Hospital. Victims are sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital Emergency Department, however the source declined to elaborate.
In 2012, two Indian tourists were killed while 22 others were injured when a bus they were traveling in skidded and overturned at kilometer 4.5, at Genting Highlands Highlands-Kuala Lumpur road.
Meanwhile in 2010, seven passengers were killed while 21 others were injured in the deadly tragedy accident where a tour bus skidded and overturned at KM38 Genting Sempah.
A snapshot of the Genting-KL jam caused by the tragic accident this late afternoon.
Source: Astro Awani
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