Malaysia's worst traffic accident in 10 years: Host and Vietnam team hold silence

On the evening of June 10, players, coaching staff of the Malaysian and Vietnamese teams as well as spectators at Bukit Jalil Stadium will hold a memorial service for the victims who passed away in the recent serious traffic accident in Malaysia.

13 students in Malaysia died

In the early morning of June 9, a bus carrying 42 students from the Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI) and six others crashed into a car on a road near the town of Gerik, Perak state, northern Malaysia. According to Malaysian media, 13 students died at the scene, the bus driver died after being taken to hospital and dozens of others were injured. This is considered the most serious accident in Malaysia in the past 10 years.

Players will perform a memorial service at Bukit Jalil Stadium

The match between Malaysia and Vietnam, which took place at 8pm on June 10, in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, was not affected by the accident. Therefore, both teams remained focused and prepared carefully to achieve good results at Bukit Jalil Stadium.

To express condolences and share the loss with the victims, their families in particular and the Malaysian people in general, before the match between the Malaysian and Vietnamese teams, the match organizers will hold a silent ceremony.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tai-nan-giao-thong-nghiem-trong-nhat-malaysia-10-nam-qua-chu-nha-va-doi-tuyen-viet-nam-mac-niem-185250610173255235.htm