Two killed, four hurt in boat crash near Mersing jetty
MERSING, Sept 1 — Two people died, while four others were injured in a two-boat collision near the Sungai Mersing...
MERSING, September 1 — A devastating boat collision near the Sungai Mersing estuary resulted in two fatalities and four injuries, according to the Fire and Rescue Department's (JBPM) Operations Control Centre. The incident was reported at 9:04 pm, prompting an urgent response from the Mersing Fire and Rescue Station (BBP). A Fire Rescue Tender and a Fire Response Vehicle (FRV) with nine personnel were dispatched to the Mersing Jetty.
Upon arrival, the Operation Team (PKO) confirmed the collision between two boats, leading to the confirmation of two deaths by medical personnel, who subsequently handed the victims to the police for further processing. Four individuals who sustained injuries are currently receiving medical treatment, with the rescue operation ongoing.
Mersing District Police Chief Supt Abdul Razak Abdullah Sani confirmed the incident, noting that it remains under investigation, with a media statement expected to follow.
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