Hermitage 1st Gear July 21, 2009 Share July 21, 2009 My friends were victims of a Highway Robbery along the NSHW! Beware all road trippers & travellers!! They were making a weekend trip to KL last Saturday but never made it there. About 60km from KL, a van swerved right into their path and braked, my friend couldn't brake in time and thus crashed into the rear of the van, which proceeded on it's way as though nothing happened. It is believed that the rear of that van was re-inforced cos the damage was minimal while my friend's ride was quite severe. Now, when this happened there were vehicles to the left of my friend's car which prevented him from swerving left to avoid the collision. These same vehicles promptly stopped by the accident site to offer "help" and about 10 persons dismounted from the said vehicles. They surrounded my friends and the accident vehicle, offering to tow the car to a workshop, settling insurance claims etc...all in the name of "helping". But I believe if my friends had allowed them to tow the car away, that would be the last they would ever see of it! Luckily, my friends got help through the proper channels and managed to get the car towed back to Singapore. Even then, a few valuables were discovered to be missing from the car when they finally arrived at IDAC, Singapore. More importantly, nobody was injured and all of them made it back to Singapore alive & well. We all thought these things can only happen to other people, never to one of us, but this incident is a sobering reminder that this type of thing can happen to anybody at anytime ! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Civic6656 1st Gear July 21, 2009 Share July 21, 2009 OMG!!! I was in Malacca and KL with family over the weekends... Thank god nothing happens... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtravagant Clutched July 21, 2009 Share July 21, 2009 they have come out with new trick. . . i heard before they swerve in then jammed break, step out and rob the victims. . . now they becoming angels and "help" ar. . . situation there getting worse. . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear July 21, 2009 Share July 21, 2009 My friends were victims of a Highway Robbery along the NSHW! Beware all road trippers & travellers!! They were making a weekend trip to KL last Saturday but never made it there. About 60km from KL, a van swerved right into their path and braked, my friend couldn't brake in time and thus crashed into the rear of the van, which proceeded on it's way as though nothing happened. It is believed that the rear of that van was re-inforced cos the damage was minimal while my friend's ride was quite severe. Now, when this happened there were vehicles to the left of my friend's car which prevented him from swerving left to avoid the collision. These same vehicles promptly stopped by the accident site to offer "help" and about 10 persons dismounted from the said vehicles. They surrounded my friends and the accident vehicle, offering to tow the car to a workshop, settling insurance claims etc...all in the name of "helping". But I believe if my friends had allowed them to tow the car away, that would be the last they would ever see of it! Luckily, my friends got help through the proper channels and managed to get the car towed back to Singapore. Even then, a few valuables were discovered to be missing from the car when they finally arrived at IDAC, Singapore. More importantly, nobody was injured and all of them made it back to Singapore alive & well. We all thought these things can only happen to other people, never to one of us, but this incident is a sobering reminder that this type of thing can happen to anybody at anytime ! thanks for sharing. Am lucky I didn't encounter this 2 weeks ago.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzrmazda3 6th Gear July 21, 2009 Share July 21, 2009 Thanks for sharing ... Damn these axxholes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlyb86 Neutral Newbie July 21, 2009 Share July 21, 2009 thanks for the heads up. sad to know that this things will always happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield1 Neutral Newbie July 21, 2009 Share July 21, 2009 Woh...this is scary. Can happen to anyone and there is little one can to to prevent this... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeshe Turbocharged July 21, 2009 Share July 21, 2009 thats the reason why i have not driven to MY in the last 5 yrs maybe next time have to drive a tank in there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlyb86 Neutral Newbie July 21, 2009 Share July 21, 2009 always like driving to malaaca, and its things like that that makes me stay alert throughout the journey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermitage 1st Gear July 21, 2009 Author Share July 21, 2009 (edited) thanks for sharing. Am lucky I didn't encounter this 2 weeks ago.. Yeah, me too! Just returned from a trip to Cameron Highlands about 3 weeks ago as well, with everything in order and everyone in one piece! Guess that in itself is a blessing already ! Think it's still OK to go up North but will really have to stay alert especially near those large towns & cities. These are the places where crooks like these lurk. Go SLOW, keep LEFT, travel below the speed limit even if it means having to be stuck behind a convoy of lorries!! At least until you're well past the danger areas. Also, try not to travel at night and whenever possible, travel in a Convoy In the meantime, Happy (and SAFE!) Driving Edited July 21, 2009 by Hermitage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tireburner 3rd Gear July 21, 2009 Share July 21, 2009 Did you friend note down the van and cars registration numbers and the make? Good for others to know to pay particular attention to these vehicles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koren Clutched July 21, 2009 Share July 21, 2009 just keep away from boleh land if possible. i used to travel there @ least once a week. now i seldom even see my passport. there, you'll either get robbed by thugs or extorted by polis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koren Clutched July 21, 2009 Share July 21, 2009 Did you friend note down the van and cars registration numbers and the make? Good for others to know to pay particular attention to these vehicles. i dun tink there's much help even if he took down the licence plate. If they come out with such stunts, they'd most probably have swapped their numberplate. even if it's a legit plate, do u think they're polis will do anything? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rb26dett Clutched July 21, 2009 Share July 21, 2009 when did this happened? me and my friends convoy up to sepang on friday and came back on sunday . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermitage 1st Gear July 21, 2009 Author Share July 21, 2009 when did this happened? me and my friends convoy up to sepang on friday and came back on sunday . Saturday night mate, around 11pm or so I think. You guys were probably getting comfy in your hotels by then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahbengdriver 6th Gear July 21, 2009 Share July 21, 2009 Damn these idiots really dangerous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged July 21, 2009 Share July 21, 2009 Was thinking of driving to Kluang or Batu Pahat for a short trip over some weekends. Hope it is not so bad. I am driving an old jalopy, I don't think they will be interested anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_I_Am 2nd Gear July 21, 2009 Share July 21, 2009 The risk factor is ten fold when you travel at night. I think NSH is relatively safe during daytime, minus the occasional kopi tips if you opt to speed. Saturday night mate, around 11pm or so I think. You guys were probably getting comfy in your hotels by then ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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