Accident Involving MPV and Trailer in Mersing: Eight Injured, Including Three Children
Emergency Response and Rescue Efforts
On [Date], a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) was involved in an accident with a trailer on Jalan Mersing Nitar near Felda Nitar 1, Mersing, resulting in eight people, including three children, being injured. The Mersing Fire and Rescue Station was alerted to the incident at 3:01 pm, and a team was dispatched to the location.
Accident Details
The team from the Mersing Fire and Rescue Station, comprising a Light Fire Rescue Tender (LFRT) machine and a Navara four-wheel drive vehicle with 13 personnel, arrived at the location at 3:21 pm. Upon inspection, it was found that the accident involved a Toyota Caldina MPV and a Volvo trailer.
Rescue Efforts
The team, led by Mersing Fire and Rescue Station Operations Commander, Senior Fire Officer II Shamsuri Shafai, acted quickly to rescue all eight victims, including the driver who was trapped, using rescue equipment. The driver of the trailer did not suffer any injuries.
Aftermath
All the victims were taken to the hospital by ambulance for further treatment, and the operation was concluded at 3:48 pm.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the importance of prompt and effective emergency response and rescue efforts in saving lives. The Mersing Fire and Rescue Station demonstrated its readiness and expertise in responding to emergencies, and the quick thinking and actions of the rescue team likely prevented further harm to those involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many people were injured in the accident?
A: Eight people were injured, including three children.
Q: How many personnel were involved in the rescue efforts?
A: 13 personnel from the Mersing Fire and Rescue Station were involved in the rescue efforts.
Q: What was the make and model of the MPV involved in the accident?
A: The MPV involved in the accident was a Toyota Caldina.
Q: What was the make of the trailer involved in the accident?
A: The trailer involved in the accident was a Volvo trailer.