Man escapes with minor injuries after tree falls on car in Penang


NIBONG TEBAL: A man narrowly escaped death when his car was hit by a fallen tree on Jalan Tasek Mutiara 2, Sungai Bakap here on Thursday (Nov 21) night.

Sungai Bakap Fire and Rescue Station Operations Commander, Senior Fire Officer II Ahmad Tanusi Ismail said they received an emergency call about the incident at 9.07pm.

Upon arrival at the scene, he said a large tree had crushed the car driven by the victim, reported Sinar Harian.

"The 47-year-old victim suffered minor injuries and he was able to go to the hospital on his own to get treatment.

"The Fire Department then carried out cutting and removing the fallen tree until it was finished," he said in a statement on Thursday.

He added that the operation was also assisted by nearby volunteer firemen.

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

Next In Nation

Moderate earthquake hits north Molucca Sea
Terengganu fully recovered from floods, all 571 flood victims to return home
Cops foil RM2.8mil cigarette smuggling in Machang
Warisan info chief denies talk of riot, calls for resignation at party convention
Floods: Number of evacuees drops in Pahang, T'ganu
Firearms, ammo seized in drug raid, two arrested
Sabah business group urges unity, cautions against divisive racial politics
National Unity Ministry awaiting full report on Kangkar Pulai temple demolition
Johor exco member expresses regret over demolition of Kangkar Pulai temple
Govt has saved RM800mil with Budi95 programme, says Anwar

Others Also Read