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Johor woman, 43, breaks down after her 3 children die in fatal collision after going to school that had closed due to haze
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· October 9, 2026
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Key points The mother, 43, was apparently told about the accident by someone on their way to work. 8, resulting in the deaths of three siblings.
A fatal collision occurred on Oct. 8, resulting in the deaths of three siblings. Their mother had informed them that schools were closed due to haze, but they insisted on going. The 18-year-old brother drove his younger siblings, aged 11 and 8, to school to prove it was closed. After confirming the school was closed, they headed home and got into an accident about 200m away from their house.
The mother, 43, was apparently told about the accident by someone on their way to work. She was said to have broken down after receiving the news. Further details about the incident are available from Sin Chew Daily. The accident has resulted in the tragic loss of the three siblings.
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Category: safety Published: October 9, 2026 Source: Mothership Reading time: 1 min
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