CHUKAI: A woman drowned, and three other individuals are reported missing following a collision between a fishing boat and a barge in Kemaman waters on Sunday (Aug 11) morning.
Kemaman OCPD Supt Hanyan Ramlan said the incident occurred about seven nautical miles, or 13km, from Kuala Kemaman at 6.30am.
He said the fishing boat was carrying nine passengers, comprising a skipper, crew members and tourists on a fishing trip.
"The passengers consisted of five men and four women, aged between 23 and 79 years old. They were from Raub, Pahang, and Gombak, Selangor.
"The deceased is a female, while the missing are two men and one woman. Three men and two women survived.
"The collision caused the fishing boat to capsize and sink, and we are still searching for the barge involved in the incident," he said when contacted.
Hanyan said the police are still identifying the victims, and a search operation for the missing individuals is underway. – Bernama
