JOHOR BARU: A married couple had a frightening experience when their vehicle hit an elephant at KM50 of the Johor Baru-Mersing road last night.
Kota Tinggi District Police Chief Supt Yusof Othman said in the 9.20pm incident, the couple, aged 38 and 40, was travelling from Kota Tinggi to Mersing.
"Suddenly, four elephants crossed the road at the location, causing the driver to be unable to avoid and crash into one of the animals.
"As a result of the collision, the front part of the couple’s vehicle was severely damaged. However, both of them were unharmed,” he said in a statement.
He added that the elephants, including the one that was hit, are believed to have returned into a nearby forest after the incident, and a police report has been lodged by the victims for documentation and insurance claim.
"The authorities are advised to increase monitoring in the area, as the route is frequently used by wildlife, especially at night,” he said. - Bernama
