Multiple Road Crashes Kill 6, Injure 12 Across Asia

Several serious road accidents occurred recently in different regions, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. In Shahjahanpur, India, a speeding tanker lost control and struck a group of people, killing three and injuring four, including devotees traveling to Kainchi Dham; authorities are investigating potential negligence. In Rajganj, India, a high-speed car veered off the road into a forest, injuring three occupants who were hospitalized. In Malaysia, a crash between a car and a 10-tonne lorry on the East-West Highway resulted in one death and two injuries, with emergency responders attending the scene. Meanwhile, in Hong Kong’s New Territories, a head-on collision between a taxi and a private car caused the death of a 41-year-old passenger and injuries to three others; the accident is under police investigation. These incidents highlight ongoing road safety concerns in various regions, prompting investigations to determine causes and liabilities.