JTB (Japan Travel Bureau) announced that a bus accident occurred on October 24th, around 1:46 PM local time in Perak, Malaysia, involving a bus operating under a tour organized by the company, resulting in the death of one participant.
The tour had departed from Kansai International Airport on October 21st. On the 4th day of the 7-day tour crossing Malaysia, the bus collided with a truck while en route from Penang to Cameron Highlands on the highway. There were 11 participants, as well as 1 driver and 1 guide, totaling 13 people on the bus. The deceased was a woman in her 70s, and all others aboard suffered injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
The local land operator contracted by JTB had agreed upon safety standards with the bus company, which included the use of a bus equipped with seatbelts and mandatory instruction for their use. The driving distance was limited to 500 kilometers per driver per day.
After the accident, JTB was notified via the emergency contact number by participants, and quickly became aware of the incident. The company established accident response headquarters in both the local area and Tokyo, and directed staff, including executives, to travel to the site. For the time being, JTB has suspended the operation and recruitment of tours around Malaysia.
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