A container lorry transporting goods skidded and overturned into a ditch along the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway (JRTB) near the Sungai Lebey rest and service (R&R) area yesterday morning. The accident resulted in the death of the lorry attendant, Mohd Desa Mat Hussein, and injuries to the driver.
A fatal accident occurred on the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway (JRTB) near the Sungai Lebey rest and service (R&R) area yesterday morning, claiming the life of a lorry attendant and injuring the driver. Perak Fire and Rescue Department Assistant Director (Operations) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad reported that the department received an emergency call at 10.40am about the incident.
Personnel from the Gerik fire and rescue station arrived at the scene 20 minutes later to find the container lorry had skidded and overturned into a ditch, leaving the victims trapped inside. The deceased, identified as lorry attendant Mohd Desa Mat Hussein, in his 30s, suffered fatal head injuries after being thrown from the vehicle. Meanwhile, the driver sustained injuries to his leg, which was trapped in the wreckage. Firemen successfully extricated the injured driver, who was then transported by a medical team from the Health Ministry for treatment. The body of the deceased was handed over to the police for further action
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