SUNGAI PETANI: An express bus driver died while six others survived after being involved in an accident with a trailer at KM75.2 of the North-South Expressway in Gurun near here early Sunday (March 17) morning.
Guar Chempedak Fire and Rescue station chief Asst Fire Supt Mohd Fauzi Razali said they received an emergency call at 4.02am Sunday and the rescue team arrived at the location at 4.19am.
He said the charred body of the 42-year-old male bus driver was found trapped in his seat.
"Five victims, aged from 19 to 57 years old, including the assistant bus driver, and the 32-year-old trailer driver survived.
"However, a 29-year-old female passenger reportedly sustained minor injuries,” he said in a statement Sunday.
Mohd Fauzi said the fire was brought under control at 4.37am and the injured victim was taken to Pendang Hospital for further treatment.
"The operation involved 18 officers and personnel, with assistance from the Amanjaya and Pendang Fire and Rescue stations, as well as the Gurun Volunteer Fire Brigade,” he said. - Bernama
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