Firemen at the scene of the incident. (Inset) Barat Daya OCPD Asst Comm Sazalee Adam. - Image courtesy of Sinar Harian
BALIK PULAU: A family of five had a narrow escape when their MPV was rammed by another vehicle, causing both cars to catch fire in an accident on Jalan Tun Sardon here early Tuesday (Feb 11) morning.
Barat Daya OCPD Asst Comm Sazalee Adam said the accident occurred at about 2.30am Tuesday while the family members, aged from 10 to 74 years old, were on their way back to Balik Pulau from Hatyai, Thailand.
"The driver of the MPV, his wife, their child, as well as his mother-in-law and sister-in-law, suffered injuries to various parts of their bodies.
"The driver of the other vehicle and his passenger, both 21, also sustained injuries to their hands and faces,” he said Tuesday.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the MPV was heading towards Balik Pulau when the car, coming from the opposite direction, lost control at a bend and veered into the oncoming lane.
"The two vehicles then collided, resulting in both catching fire. All victims were rescued by members of the public, while firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze completely,” he said.
Sazalee said the case is being investigated under Section 43 of the Road Transport Act 1987. - Bernama
