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Dashcam footage of a speeding Lamborghini crashing into a Proton Perdana in Kuala Lumpur has been making its rounds on social media
According to Harian Metro, the incident took place around 8.40am yesterday, 8 September.
The 42-year-old driver of the luxury car was on his way from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport headed towards the Bulatan Pahang roundabout.
Image via Harian Metro
In the viral clip, the Lamborghini can be seen driving on the right side of the road before ramming into a Proton Perdana that was moving slowly due to congested traffic
Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Sarifudin Mohd Salleh told Harian Metro that the driver was speeding and was shocked to find a traffic jam on the road.
He added, “As a result, they lost control of the vehicle they were driving before crashing into several cars including flipping over the Proton Perdana which was driven by a 53-year-old woman. Several other vehicles were also rammed into, causing damage.”
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Meanwhile, another video from the scene has surfaced
It is recorded from the perspective of a witness of the accident.
A person behind the camera approaches a man who is believed to have been the driver of the Lamborghini and says, “You should realise, yes, you’re rich but look at what happened.”
To which the man then responds, “No, it’s not my car. It’s a rental.”
There were no fatalities reported from the accident and the drivers involved did not sustain any serious injuries
All of the drivers involved only sustained minor injuries and received treatment at Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL).
The case is being investigated under Section 43 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Initial investigations found that the man tested negative for alcohol and illegal substances.