BATU PAHAT: Seven people were injured while four others escaped unhurt in a seven-vehicle pile-up near a school in Parit Sulong.
The 12pm collision involved five cars — a Proton Wira, Nissan, Perodua Alza, Honda Jazz and Toyota Harrier — an Isuzu van and a motorcycle.
Batu Pahat Fire and Rescue Station operation commander Asri Tumin said 11 people were involved in the crash.
He said one victim was trapped inside the van and had to be extricated using special equipment.
“The emergency medical rescue services team transported two victims, while four others were taken to hospital by ambulance,” he said in a statement.
The seven injured victims included occupants of the Wira, Alza, van and Nissan, as well as the motorcyclist.
Four occupants of the Jazz, Harrier and Nissan escaped unhurt.
Eight firefighters were deployed to the scene.