What caused the ambulance to crash near USM?

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The ambulance crash near Universiti Sains Malaysia was caused by a failure to yield to the emergency vehicle.

An ambulance responding to an emergency collided with two other vehicles on Jalan Bukit Gambir near Universiti Sains Malaysia yesterday, after another driver allegedly failed to give way. The incident, reported at 1:06 pm, involved a Perodua Axia, an ambulance, and a Proton Saga. Footage of the collision later circulated widely on social media.
Initial Collision with Perodua Axia

The accident began when a Perodua Axia, driven by a 19-year-old female student, is believed to have collided with the ambulance as it was passing through the traffic light intersection in front of the university. Investigations suggest the Axia driver failed to yield to the ambulance, which had its siren activated as it entered the intersection.
Ambulance Lost Control and Struck Proton Saga

Following the initial impact with the Perodua Axia, the ambulance lost control. It then skidded and struck a Proton Saga that was stationary and waiting at the traffic lights. The ambulance was en route to pick up a patient at the time of the incident and was not carrying anyone.
Injuries and Investigation Details

The 51-year-old ambulance driver and three medical personnel, aged between 35 and 41, sustained minor injuries. The 19-year-old Axia driver suffered chest, rib, and waist injuries, while the 65-year-old Proton Saga driver, an e-hailing driver, was unhurt. The case is currently being investigated by authorities under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for careless driving that results in an accident.

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