KEPALA BATAS: A seven-year-old boy who was among six family members killed in a tragic road accident in Kampung Baru Pinang Tunggal, Sungai Petani, yesterday was buried at the Permatang Kuang Mosque Islamic Cemetery in Penaga at about 2am on Monday (June 8).
Earlier, the body of Iskandar Affan Ibrahim, which underwent a post-mortem examination at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB) in Alor Setar, was brought to his grandfather’s home in Kampung Permatang Kuang, allowing family members and relatives to pay their last respects before funeral prayers and burial.
In the 3.45pm accident, the sports utility vehicle (SUV) carrying seven family members is believed to have collided with a lorry. Six occupants were killed, while a three-year-old girl sustained serious injuries.
Those who died were Ahmad Shafiq Ahmad Shukri, 27; Nora Mhd Husin, 55; Jamaliah Sannusi, 27; Ahmad Fahim Ahmad Shukri, 21; a six-month-old baby boy; and Iskandar Affan. The seven-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering severe injuries.
The remaining five victims are expected to be buried at the Simpang Tiga Pasir Islamic Cemetery in Merbok, Sungai Petani.
Meanwhile, Iskandar Affan’s mother, Atikah Ahmad Syukri, 40, said she never imagined she would lose her youngest child, her mother and two younger brothers in the devastating accident.
She said her son had a keen interest in cars and would become excited whenever he saw one.
"When he wanted to follow his two uncles, I did not stop him. I never imagined they would be involved in an accident,” she said.
Atikah added that her son had been particularly affectionate in recent months, often hugging her even after being reprimanded.
"Several months ago, I had a feeling that I might lose my child in an accident. I never thought that feeling would actually come true,” she said.
It is understood that the family was travelling to Merbok to visit the graves of relatives when the SUV they were in was involved in the fatal crash. - Bernama
