KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 -- A preliminary probe into the Gerik crash that killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students has found no signs of brake failure or mechanical fault.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the initial technical report by Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspoakom) confirmed all brake components, including the linings and drums on each axle, were in good condition, New Straits Times reported today.

"There were no signs of failure," Loke was quoted as saying in a statement.

"These findings indicate that mechanical problems were unlikely to have caused the accident."

"Therefore, it is highly likely that the accident was caused by other factors such as human error, road condition, and others," h...