GUA MUSANG: Three people died in a road accident involving a car and a trailer carrying diesel on Jalan Gua Musang-Kuala Krai, near Gua Sejuk here.
Gua Musang Fire and Rescue Station chief Senior Assistant Fire Superintendent Muhammad Azrul Izzham Zulkifli said a man, a woman and a boy died, while another woman was seriously injured in the incident yesterday morning.
“The station received an emergency call at 7.16am before eight of its personnel arrived at the scene with two fire engines at 7.52 am.
“Special equipment was used to remove the victims who were trapped in the vehicle. All three passengers in the car died at the scene and one was found seriously injured, while the lorry driver was unhurt,” he said when contacted by Bernama.
He said the trailer was believed to be travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Baru.
“All the victims were sent to Gua Musang Hospital for further processing and the victims’ bodies were handed over to the police for follow-up action,” he said.
Meanwhile, Gua Musang district police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said the accident was believed to have occurred when the 21-year-old driver of the car lost control before skidding into the opposite lane and colliding with a trailer.
“Initial investigations found that the accident occurred at about 7am and the vehicle driven by the local man was travelling from Kuala Krai towards Gua Musang.
“The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless or dangerous driving causing death.
“Further investigations are still ongoing to identify the exact cause of the accident,” he said.
Those who witnessed the incident or have any information related to it are asked to come forward to assist in the investigation by contacting Investigating Officer Insp Aida at the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division, Gua Musang District Police Headquarters, at 09-912 1222.
