Islamic preacher Ustaz Wadi Annuar among those involved in early-morning Gerik crash

At approximately 2.40 am on the East-West Highway near Gerik, a Perodua Myvi, a Toyota Vellfire and a Perodua Bezza collided, creating a three-vehicle crash. Emergency services received a call via the NG999 system and dispatched a team from the Gerik station, arriving at 3.42 am. The Myvi had veered into a drain, trapping a 25-year-old passenger and seriously injuring the 24-year-old driver and a rear-seat passenger.

Four people in the Vellfire, including the presumed preacher Ustaz Wadi Annuar, were rescued by bystanders before responders arrived; two of them were later taken to Gerik Hospital. The three occupants of the Bezza were unharmed, and the vehicle was later removed as its owner reported the incident to police. The operation concluded by 4.39 am after involving ten personnel and three rescue vehicles.