Temerloh fuel tanker crash: Two feared burnt after vehicle catches fire
KUANTAN: A fuel tanker carrying 32,000 litres of diesel and petrol crashed into a car at KM9 Jalan Temerloh-Triang today, causing both vehicles to burst into flames, with two occupants of the car feared burnt.
KUANTAN: A fuel tanker carrying 32,000 litres of diesel and petrol collided with a car at KM9 Jalan Temerloh-Triang on today, resulting in both vehicles erupting in flames. The occupants of the car are feared to have sustained burns. The police were alerted about the incident around 4.30pm. Initial investigations revealed that the tanker, en route from Seremban, Negri Sembilan, to Temerloh, is believed to have lost control and crossed into the oncoming lane before colliding with the car.
The crash led to both vehicles catching fire. However, the 37-year-old tanker driver managed to escape with only minor injuries, according to Mohd Nasyim Bahron, the Temerloh police chief assistant commissioner. The identities and number of victims in the car have yet to be established due to the damaged condition of the wreckage.
Firefighting efforts were prolonged as the incident involved fuel. The tanker driver will be detained to aid investigations under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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