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Three families killed in suspected hit-and-run, Malaysian police launch manhunt for Anwar

A 43-year-old lorry driver is being hunted after an Isuzu Black Maria ploughed into four pedestrians near Kuala Lumpur’s Maju Junction, killing three people including a 12-year-old girl.

Source: Kosmo! · August 19, 2026 at 2:31 AM · AI-assisted report

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KUALA LUMPUR, 19 AUGUST 2026 —

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A 43-year-old lorry driver is being hunted after an Isuzu Black Maria ploughed into four pedestrians near Kuala Lumpur’s Maju Junction, killing three people including a 12-year-old girl.

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ordered the Immigration Department to open an immediate and thorough probe after the pre-dawn crash at the traffic lights on Jalan Sultan Ismail. “My condolences to the families of those who perished in this tragic incident,” he posted on social media. “If negligence or a breach of the law is found, appropriate action must be taken without compromise.”

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the lorry first clipped a Proton Saga, then veered off and struck four people and another car. The driver was alone when the incident occurred just after 1 a.m., according to initial findings.

Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who is believed to have fled the scene. The victims, two adults and one child, were pronounced dead at the nearby hospital, a medical officer said, declining to give names pending next-of-kin notification.

The Immigration Department did not respond to requests for comment on whether the driver held an active licence or was operating the vehicle in an official capacity. Authorities are reviewing dashcam footage and interviewing witnesses to reconstruct the sequence of events.

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