6 severely injured after Penang ferry collides with another vessel
Penang fire and rescue department says the injured passengers were taken to the hospital.
A Penang ferry collided with an unidentified vessel today, resulting in six passengers sustaining severe injuries, according to the Penang fire and rescue department. The collision occurred between the ferry named Teluk Bahang and the unidentified vessel. The ferry was en route to the Butterworth Ferry Terminal from the Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal when the incident took place.
Six people were airlifted to the hospital, while the remaining passengers disembarked safely. This marks the first reported collision involving the catamaran ferry service since its commencement in August 2023. The Penang Port Commission has been approached for further details on the incident.
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