Woman dies after car swept away by floodwaters


KOTA BARU: A woman drowned while another was rescued after the sedan they were in was swept away by floodwaters in Kampung Batu 5, Jalan Jedok, Tanah Merah, early on Wednesday (Nov 26).

A spokesperson for the Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department said an emergency call was received at about 4.13am.

"The victim was found at about 7.49am, not far from the spot where the car had been lodged," he said when contacted.

He added that the operation involved personnel from the Tanah Merah station and the victim's body was handed over to the police for further action. - Bernama

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