RTD Vehicle Road Accident: What Have We Become?

What have Malaysians become?

According to a Malaysiakini report, a mob had set on a RTD (Road Transport Department) vehicle that had allegedly caused a 10-vehicle pile up in Ayer Tawar, Perak.

According to the report, no one had been seriously injured, but it seemed that an angry mob had surrounded the RTD vehicle and overturned it.

Objects had been thrown at the vehicle, including helmets as can bee seen in a video uploaded by a witness.

There had also been shouts of 'bakar!' ('burn!') and somehow the RTD vehicle caught fire and could be seen burning in the video.

Even the policemen present were unable to control the mob, some of whom could be hard or seen clapping or cheering.

This is really scary. No one wants to be caught in a similar situation should he be involved in an accident.

What have Malaysians become?

If everyone takes the law into his own hands, then there will be a breakdown of law and order.

Malaysians are known for their gentle nature. Or is this merely a facade we put on for show?

Of course, I am not being naive.

We are also known for being altogether a different character once we are behind the wheel. The number of senseless road rage cases here merely testifies to this.

So, the next time you are unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident, it might be wiser and perhaps even save you own life to just flee from the scene?

When that happens each time, we will all deserve what we deserve.