Six men died in a head-on collision between a car and a one-tonne lorry along Jalan Karak Lama in Bentong, Pahang, at about 4 a.m. on July 25, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. The crash occurred near Klinik Desa Jambu Rias when the car, travelling from Kuantan to Kuala Lumpur, veered into the opposite lane while descending a hill and collided with the lorry [1, 2, 3].
The victims in the car included the driver, V. Mugilan, 25, and five passengers: K. Dineshvaran, 22; K. Alaganathan, 21; A. Kanabati Raja, 19; S. Kiisven, 17; and M. Paranthaman, 16 [1, 2, 3]. The 31-year-old lorry driver sustained serious injuries in the crash [1, 2, 3].
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife publicly expressed their condolences to the families of the victims on July 26 via a post on X [1, 2, 3]. Anwar said, "My condolences to all the victims' family members. May they be granted strength and fortitude, and may those injured be blessed with a speedy recovery. This tragedy serves as a reminder to all of us that road safety must never be taken lightly" [1].
Preliminary police investigations continue into the exact causes of the crash, with attention on the car's path veering across lanes on the hill descent [1, 2, 3]. Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution on Jalan Karak Lama, a known stretch prone to accidents.
The investigation and support for the injured lorry driver are ongoing as authorities work to provide assistance to families affected by the tragedy.
