KOTA BHARU, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Two women were injured when an ambulance believed to have suffered brake failure crashed into two cars at Simpang Tiga Kampung Neting, Jalan Kota Bharu-Pengkalan Kubor, Tumpat, yesterday.
Tumpat district police chief ACP Mohd Khairi Shafie said the incident occurred at 1.15 pm when the Toyota Hiace ambulance, driven by a 43-year-old local man from Kelaboran heading towards Pengkalan Kubor, experienced suspected brake failure upon reaching the location.
"The ambulance went out of control and collided with a Proton Waja driven by a 33-year-old woman and a Perodua Viva driven by a 29-year-old woman heading from Kota Bharu.
"As a result of the collision, the driver of the Proton Waja suffered an injury to her head, while the Perodua Viva driver sustained injuries to her left knee," he said in a statement today.
He added that both victims were taken to Tumpat Hospital, while the ambulance driver was unhurt.
Mohd Khairi said a urine test conducted on the ambulance driver tested negative for drugs.
He said the case was being investigated under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and further investigations were underway to ascertain the cause of the crash.
Following the incident, police advised all road users to ensure their vehicles were well-maintained to prevent untoward incidents.
-- BERNAMA