Elephant calf dies after being hit by 4WD near Kluang


KLUANG: An elephant calf was killed on the spot when it was hit by a four-wheel drive (4WD) at KM40, Jalan Batu Pahat-Mersing on Monday (June 20) night.

Kluang deputy OCPD Deputy Supt Abdul Razak Abdullah Sani said the calf was hit while crossing the road at 9.30pm.

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