Elmina plane crash: PM Anwar, Fahmi extend condolences to victims' families


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 17 Aug 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences to the families of those killed when a Beechcraft Model 390 (Premier 1) aircraft crashed at the Guthrie Highway near Bandar Elmina, Shah Alam, on Thursday (Aug 17).

In a Facebook post, Anwar said he prayed that the victims’ families would have the strength to face this test.

"I convey my condolences to the families of victims of the air crash tragedy in Elmina, Shah Alam this afternoon. I pray that they would be strong in facing this test. Al-Fatihah,” he said.

In a separate Facebook post, Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil also extended his condolences to the victims’ families.

"Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. My condolences to the families of all victims of the air crash in Elmina this afternoon. May the families have the strength to face this test. Al-Fatihah,” he said.

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said 10 men including a dignitary were killed in the crash which happened at about 2.40pm.

Hussein said the victims comprised six passengers and two crew members of the light aircraft and a motorist and motorcyclist who were passing through the area.- Bernama

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Abang Jo: Sarawak plans setting up contemporary leadership institute to train future leaders
Family of five escape fiery crash on Penang's Jalan Tun Sardon
MACC detains company director for false details on sports equipment purchase worth over RM70,000
Arau cops nab woman caught on CCTV hitting daughter, resulting in bleeding forehead
Turkish President Erdoan accorded official welcome at Perdana Putra
Thaipusam celebrations proceeding smoothly in Penang, say cops
Cops nab 'Man Tiger', on the hunt for seven others after shots fired at Simpang Renggam house
Container lorry driver dies after being pinned in WCE crash
Photo Gallery: Thousands of devotees throng Batu Caves as Thaipusam dawns
Good Samaritan Act should be introduced by govt for first responders, says Lam Thye

Others Also Read