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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Man dies in head-on crash with lorry near Kuala Kangsar; four vehicles involved
IPOH, June 19 — A man was killed in a four-vehicle crash in Kampung Merbau Tua, Jalan Baling-Kuala Kangsar, near Kuala Kangsar this afternoon. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said in a statement today that the victim had been identified as Megat Muhammad Ikram Megd Adeni, 33, from Kampung Luat, Lenggong. He said a call regarding the crash came through at 1.32pm, and seven minutes later, firefighters from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station arrived at the crash site. He said the accident involved the Proton Waja driven by Megat Muhammad Ikram, who was travelling from Kuala Kangsar towards Baling, Kedah, which is believed to have collided head-on with a two-tonne Daihatsu lorry. 'According to information from the public, the accident also involved two other vehicles, a Honda car and a Toyota Hilux,' he said. Sabarodzi said the lorry driver and his assistant sustained minor injuries, while the woman driving the Honda car was unharmed. However, the condition of the Toyota Hilux driver, who is believed to have proceeded to the nearest police station after the crash, remains unknown. He said Megat Muhammad Ikram was pronounced dead at the scene, and his body was handed over to the police. Sabarodzi said the injured victims were taken to the hospital for treatment. The operation ended at 2.50pm. — Bernama
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
Fisherman missing in boat fire found drowned with extensive burns near Kuala Kurau
IPOH, June 18 — A fisherman who went missing in a boat fire yesterday was found drowned with extensive burn injuries, about 4.8 nautical miles west of Tanjung Piandang, Kuala Kurau, this morning. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Kuala Kurau zone director Maritime Commander Mohd Hairil Othman said its operations centre was alerted at about 8am by a local fisherman who discovered the body floating at sea. 'The victim had extensive burn injuries. His remains were brought to the Tanjung Piandang jetty and handed over to the police for further action,' he said in a statement tonight. Following the discovery, the search and rescue operation involving MMEA, the Fire and Rescue Department, and the local fishing community was officially called off. In the incident at about 4am yesterday, the boat carrying three fishermen caught fire from the malfunctioning engine of the boat about 8.6 nautical miles east of Tanjung Piandang. All three fishermen jumped overboard to save themselves, but only two were rescued. The boat owner, identified as Cheah Chai Pun, 33, was reported missing. Meanwhile, Mohd Hairil reminded the maritime community to prioritise safety at sea, particularly by wearing life jackets at all times. 'In the event of an emergency, call the emergency line 999 or WhatsApp at 011-3525 9919 or contact the Kuala Kurau Maritime Zone Office at 05-727 9919 for immediate assistance,' he said. — Bernama
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Penang flash flood trigger Bomba response as foothill rains flood four homes in Balik Pulau
BALIK PULAU, June 17 — Four houses at Jalan Kampung Air Putih, here, were inundated due to a flash flood following heavy rain yesterday afternoon. Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director of Operations John Sagun Francis said two fire engines with six personnel from the Balik Pulau Fire and Rescue Station were dispatched to the scene immediately after receiving an emergency call at 3.53 pm. He said the heavy rain caused the road to be flooded to a depth of about 0.3 metres and overflowed into nearby homes. 'The flash flood was caused by heavy rain, compounded by its location at the foothill, which led to drains overflowing onto the road and subsequently entering four houses,' he said in a statement yesterday. John said monitoring at the site showed that the situation was under control, with water levels gradually receding and that the operation ended at 6.33 pm. Apart from Balik Pulau, many parts of Penang were also affected by heavy rain, with the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issuing a thunderstorm, heavy rain, and strong wind warning today. — Bernama
BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Motorbike rider seriously injured in Jersey crash
A motorcyclist has sustained serious injuries in a crash in Jersey, police have Police said officers were called to Wellington Road in St Helier at about 13:50 BST on Saturday to reports of a single-vehicle crash involving a red Ducati Monster force said it was reported the rider had fallen off after losing control before he crashed into parking bollards, and crews from Jersey Fire and Rescue Service were called after the motorbike caught alight said the rider, a 52-year-old man, was taken to hospital and remained in a "serious but stable" condition. A road closure was in place for about three hours while initial investigations took place, the force with information about the crash has been asked to contact police or Crimestoppers.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Dozens wounded, buildings damaged in Tel Aviv district after Iran unleashes new wave of missiles
Emergency services rushed to provide medical assistance early on Sunday to dozens in Israel affected by a new wave of missiles from Iran. Israel Fire and Rescue Services personnel were seen carrying injured people away from damaged buildings in a Tel Aviv district. Tehran's fresh barrage of missiles came as Israel launched an expanded assault on Iran.
