Victoria Bridge access partly closed after child's fatal fall
SUNGAI SIPUT: The Victoria Bridge tourist attraction near Enggor here has been temporarily closed following the death of a three-year-old boy who fell about five metres from the bridge.
Sungai Siput: A three-year-old boy tragically lost his life after falling five metres from the Victoria Bridge, located near Enggor. The 100-year-old iron bridge, a historic site, has been temporarily closed for safety reasons. The Perak Housing and Local Government Committee chairman, Sandrea Ng Shy Ching, explained that only the structure of the bridge is inaccessible, while the stone portions remain open.
The closure, implemented by the Kuala Kangsar Municipal Council, is a temporary measure until repairs and additional safety precautions are completed. The boy's father was with him on the bridge when the accident occurred. MPKK had been conducting regular inspections, with the most recent one on June 30. In response to the incident, the council is seeking funding for safety measures, including installing a safety net beneath the bridge, which would cost approximately RM50,000.
The Enggor Bridge, also known as Victoria Bridge, is a prominent historical attraction in the Karai-Enggor area, spanning the Perak River for about 300 metres.
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