Bernama and NST Journalists Injured After Lorry Rear-Ends Vehicle En Route To Assignment

IPOH, Oct 25 – Two journalists were injured on Sunday morning, October 25, 2026, after their car was hit from behind by a lorry in Menglembu, Ipoh, while traveling to cover an official assignment involving Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The collision, which occurred at approximately 6:00 AM, involved Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) journalist Nur Afiradina Arshad, 34, and New Straits Times (NST) journalist Zahratulhayat Mat Arif, 37.

Ipoh District Police Chief ACP Muhammad Najib Hamzah confirmed the traffic incident, stating that an investigation into the cause of the crash is currently underway.

Nur Afiradina is receiving medical treatment at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB) in Ipoh, while Zahratulhayat received outpatient treatment for minor injuries and has since been discharged.

The media personnel were en route to the Bagan Datuk Night Market site to cover the launch of the Bagan Datuk District Sultan Nazrin Shah Bridge Run program, officiated by Ahmad Zahid.

Crash Details, Emergency Assistance, and Deputy Prime Minister’s Statement

Key details surrounding the collision, victim condition updates, and official responses include:

• Impact and Rollover: According to Zahratulhayat, the Perodua Bezza driven by Nur Afiradina was stopped at a red traffic light when a lorry struck the vehicle from behind, causing it to spin multiple times and overturn.
• Passenger Rescue: Nur Afiradina managed to exit the overturned vehicle, while Zahratulhayat was briefly trapped in the front passenger seat before being freed with the assistance of police officers and members of the public.
• Injury Report: Zahratulhayat sustained minor injuries to both hands alongside facial bruising on the right cheek.
• DPM Ahmad Zahid’s Response: Expressing sadness over the incident in a Facebook post, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi offered prayers for both journalists’ full and swift recovery following their emergency hospital treatment.

–NMT