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2 killed, 4 injured after boats collide in Mersing

The incident involving two boats happened at about 9pm near the estuary of Sungai Mersing.

2 killed, 4 injured after boats collide in Mersing

MERSING - A tragic boat collision near Kuala Sungai Mersing claimed the lives of two individuals, including a boat skipper and a tourist passenger, while leaving four others injured. The incident occurred at 9.04pm, as reported by the Fire and Rescue Department operations centre spokesman.

Upon receiving the emergency call, a team of nine men from the Mersing Fire and Rescue Station arrived at the Mersing jetty to assist. Medical personnel confirmed the deaths, and handed over the victims to the police for further investigation. Meanwhile, four injured individuals were receiving treatment, with the rescue operation still ongoing.

Superintendent Abdul Razak Abdullah Sani, head of the Mersing district police, confirmed the incident and stated that it was still under investigation. He also mentioned that police would issue a statement regarding the collision soon.

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