Singaporean tourist killed, 10 others hurt after van plunges into ravine in Penang


BALIK PULAU: A tourist perished and 10 others were hurt after a van plunged into a ravine at Bukit Genting in Penang at around 8pm on Sunday (Sept 24).

The Fire and Rescue Department in a statement said a Singaporean woman died in the accident while four others sustained serious injuries and the remaining six had minor injuries.

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