BALING, January 1, 2025 – A man was pronounced dead after the Perodua Myvi he was driving collided with the rear of a trailer truck in a tragic accident on the Baling-Kulim Highway this morning.
The Chief of the Baling Fire and Rescue Station (BBP), Assistant Fire Superintendent Mohd Jamil Mat Daud, stated that they received an emergency call at 7:29 a.m. A team led by Senior Fire Officer II Mohamad Yunus Ali, along with nine personnel, was dispatched to the scene immediately.
“Upon arrival, we found a victim trapped in the Perodua Myvi. Rescue operations were carried out using specialized ‘power rescue’ equipment to extricate the victim,” he said.
The victim, whose identity has yet to be disclosed, was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel from the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH). The body was later handed over to the police for further action.
This accident adds to the list of tragic incidents on the Baling-Kulim Highway, serving as a reminder for all drivers to remain vigilant and adhere to road safety rules.
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