Bomba rescues man swept away by strong currents while going to work


MERSING: A man had a close brush with death when he was swept away by strong currents while passing through an inundated road at KM34 Jalan Jemaluang-Kota Tinggi.

Mersing Fire and Rescue Department station chief Abdul Muiz Mukhtar said the incident occurred at 7.19am on Tuesday (Jan 2).

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