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Sarawak police confirm cause of death for all five lost in Long Lellang helicopter crash

MIRI, Sept 11 — The cause of death for all five victims of the Long Lellang helicopter crash on Tuesday was severe...

Sarawak police confirm cause of death for all five lost in Long Lellang helicopter crash

Mirri, September 11 — Sarawak police commissioner Mohamad Zainal Abdullah announced that the five individuals who perished in the Long Lellang helicopter crash on Tuesday had suffered severe burn injuries, indicating that these were the cause of death. The post-mortem examinations on the victims, carried out at Miri Hospital, commenced on Thursday morning and concluded at 7:30 PM, confirming the cause of death.

The tragic incident occurred when a Flying Doctor Service helicopter crashed at the Long Lellang STOLport around 3:40 PM, carrying the pilot, Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, and four additional crew members. The victims identified were Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, 30; Dr. Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin, 33; Alexson Adit Henry, 31; Debra Moset, 40; and Jessie Paya Jok, 44.

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