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Students Critically Injured in Bus Crash Regain Consciousness

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Two Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students, Lili Suzana Mat Yaakob and Nor Erika Elysha Mohd Zaidi, who were critically injured in a bus crash near Tasik Banding, Gerik, have regained consciousness and are currently being treated in regular wards at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB). Both students sustained injuries during the accident, with Lili Suzana suffering more serious head trauma and Nor Erika breaking her arm. Despite the severity of their injuries, the students are in stable condition and receiving treatment.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lili Suzana Mat Yaakob, 23, and Nor Erika Elysha Mohd Zaidi, 21, are the two UPSI students who were critically injured in the bus crash.
  • Both students regained consciousness and are being treated in regular wards at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) after being transferred from the red zone.
  • Lili Suzana suffered more serious head trauma and is being treated in stages, while Nor Erika broke her arm and is also receiving treatment in stages.
  • The hospital's director, Dr Saiful Azlan Sharif, said the injuries were not as severe as initially feared, but both students are still being closely monitored.
  • The Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad, visited the students and presented aid from the Social Welfare Department (JKM) and the National Welfare Foundation.
  • Noraini shared that Lili Suzana was still traumatised by the incident and had recounted how the bus was speeding prior to the crash, with the driver ignoring her warnings to slow down.

Statistics:

  • The bus crash occurred at KM53 of the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik.
  • The bus had departed from Jertih, Terengganu at 9pm on Sunday and was headed to the university's Tanjung Malim campus.
  • The incident occurred early yesterday morning, with no specific date mentioned.

Sources:

  • BERNAMA News Agency. (2025, June 10). Two UPSI Students Critically Injured in Bus Crash Regain Consciousness.

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