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Navigation App Contributed to Accident at Machang Construction Site

Five Chinese nationals were injured when their Toyota Prius plunged into a ravine at a culvert construction site in Machang, believed to be due to their reliance on a navigation application. The incident occurred late last night as the group was travelling from Temangan, Machang, to Tok Bali, Pasir Puteh. The vehicle, driven by a 66-year-old Chinese national with four passengers, all Chinese nationals, is thought to have entered the uncompleted construction area after following directions from the app.
Vehicle Entered Unfinished Construction Site

The Toyota Prius, carrying five occupants aged between 40 and 66, was en route to Pasir Puteh when the accident transpired. Preliminary investigations suggest the driver followed directions provided by a navigation app, which led the vehicle into a culvert construction site that was still under development. This deviation from the intended path resulted in the car plunging into a ravine within the construction zone.
All Occupants Sustained Injuries

All five individuals in the vehicle sustained injuries as a result of the crash. They were subsequently transported to Machang Hospital for necessary medical treatment. The injured parties have been identified as Wang Fuying (59), Wang Yumi (61), Pan Jieyin (66), Yang Chuan (40), and Zeng Guojin (65).
Police Investigating Under Road Transport Act

Machang district police are investigating the incident under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. This section pertains to driving in a manner that is dangerous to the public. Authorities have issued a cautionary advisory to all road users, urging them to remain vigilant regarding warning signs, traffic cones, and barriers present at construction sites. They also recommended not to solely depend on navigation applications, particularly during nighttime hours, to prevent similar untoward incidents.

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