Out-of-Control Car Slams Into Restaurant, Injures Two Customers

Two customers were injured after a car crashed into a restaurant in Malaysia. The accident occurred in the Lama area of Jalan Papar on Wednesday (April 15) afternoon. The incident, which occurred at 5:27 pm local time, quickly went viral on social media.

A gray Perodua Myvi car is reported to have lost control and crashed into the restaurant. A male and female customer sitting there were injured. However, both drivers are unharmed, police said.

Origin of the Accident

Initial investigations revealed that the incident began in a parking area. A local woman was reversing her car when it collided with another car behind her. The collision occurred very suddenly and the situation quickly became complicated. Then the driver of the car that was hit accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake.

As a result, the car lost control and moved forward. At one point, it crossed the sidewalk and entered the restaurant next door. The whole incident happened in a matter of seconds.

Condition of the Injured

Two customers sitting in the restaurant received direct injuries during the accident. One of them is said to be a man and the other a woman. Fortunately, their injuries were not serious. They returned home after receiving first aid.

Doctors said that their condition is stable. On the other hand, neither of the two drivers suffered any physical injuries. As a result, it was possible to avoid major casualties.

Police Investigation

The police have quickly launched an investigation into the incident. Penampang District Deputy Police Superintendent Erwansyah Abdul Basir said that they received a report of an accident. The investigation confirmed the involvement of two vehicles. The matter is being taken seriously as the video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

The police are also examining CCTV footage from the scene. In addition, the drivers involved are being questioned.

Legal Action

The police said that the incident is being investigated under Rule 17 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959. This law considers the matter of careless driving. If found guilty, legal action will be taken against the driver.

At the same time, the police have urged the public to be vigilant, especially when leaving parking lots. They have also advised against spreading rumors on social media.