How Did 2 Women Die in a Five-Vehicle Crash in Setiu? — 2 Killed

Quick answer: Two women were killed in a five-vehicle collision at Kilometre 48 of Jalan Kuala Terengganu–Kota Bharu in Kampung Selamat, near Bandar Permaisuri in Setiu, Terengganu, Malaysia, on the afternoon of 10 October 2026. The Proton Waja they were travelling in is believed to have skidded into the opposite lane and collided with a Mercedes-Benz trailer, which then grazed three more vehicles. Both women were pronounced dead at the scene.

Key facts

• What: Road Accident
• Where: Malaysia
• Reported: 10 October 2026, via BERNAMA
• Reported toll: 2 killed
• Emergency number: 999 (police, fire and ambulance)
• Status: confirmed by police — investigation ongoing

What happened

The crash happened at about 3.45 pm at Kilometre 48 of Jalan Kuala Terengganu–Kota Bharu in Kampung Selamat, near Bandar Permaisuri in the Setiu district of Terengganu. Police received information about the crash at about 4 pm.

Initial investigations indicate the Proton Waja carrying the two women was travelling from Kota Bharu towards Kuala Terengganu when it is believed to have skidded into the opposite lane before colliding with a Mercedes-Benz trailer.

After the collision, the trailer also skidded and grazed three more vehicles travelling from Kota Bharu towards Kuala Terengganu — a Perodua Aruz multi-purpose vehicle, a Perodua Myvi and a UDT lorry — bringing the total to five vehicles involved.

The victims

The two women killed were the driver, Nur Fauziah Ismail, 38, a trader from Kampung Apek, and the front-seat passenger, Zawiah Halias, 41, a trader from Kampung Hulu Kekabu.

Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene, and their bodies were sent to the Setiu Hospital Forensic Unit.

The investigation

Setiu District Police chief Supt Zahril Asri Mohd Zain said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

He urged road users to obey traffic laws and asked witnesses to contact the Setiu District Police Headquarters Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division to assist the investigation.

Road safety in Malaysia: the numbers

Malaysia has a WHO-estimated 23.6 road deaths per 100,000 people — well above the global average of about 15, ranking #31 of 195 countries by death rate. Across its population that works out to roughly 7,884 estimated deaths every year. Over the last two decades the rate has fallen by about 4.0% — see the full trend chart on the Malaysia tracking page. Driving rules for visitors — speed limits, alcohol limit, which side of the road — are on the Malaysia driving laws page.

Recent road accident reports from Malaysia

• 2 Women, 22, Killed as Car Catches Fire After Lorry Collision in Yong Peng: What We Know - Live Accident Tracker (10 Oct, liveaccidenttracker.com)
• How Did a Three-Vehicle Crash in Tangkak, Johor, Kill 1 and Injure 1? — 1 Killed - Live Accident Tracker (10 Oct, liveaccidenttracker.com)

These are earlier reports archived for Malaysia and are listed for context; they are separate events.

If you drive on routes like this

• Slow down in unfamiliar conditions: every 1% of extra speed raises fatal-crash risk about 4%
• Never assume the other vehicle sees you at night or in rain — drive as if it doesn't
• On two-lane roads, treat every overtake as the highest-risk moment of the trip
• Wear the seatbelt in every seat; rear belts save lives in head-on impacts
• Know the local emergency number before you travel — our emergency numbers directory covers every country

What happens next

Investigations under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 examine the vehicles, the drivers and the road to establish how the deaths occurred. Police will compile witness statements through the Setiu District Police Headquarters. We update the Malaysia live page as new reports surface.

Frequently asked questions

How many people died in the Setiu five-vehicle crash?

Two women were killed — the driver, Nur Fauziah Ismail, 38, and front-seat passenger Zawiah Halias, 41. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

Where did the crash happen?

At Kilometre 48 of Jalan Kuala Terengganu–Kota Bharu in Kampung Selamat, near Bandar Permaisuri in the Setiu district of Terengganu, Malaysia.

What caused the crash?

Initial police investigations indicate the Proton Waja skidded into the opposite lane and collided with a Mercedes-Benz trailer, which then grazed three other vehicles. The investigation is ongoing.

Which vehicles were involved?

Five vehicles: a Proton Waja, a Mercedes-Benz trailer, a Perodua Aruz MPV, a Perodua Myvi and a UDT lorry.

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Source: BERNAMA — https://www.bernama.com/en/crime_courts/news.php?id=2618426