Sarawak police close final chapter as Long Lellang crash victims return to families
MIRI, Sept 12 — The remains of all five victims of the Sept 8 helicopter crash in Long Lellang have been handed ov...
The final chapter of the Long Lellang helicopter crash has been closed as the remains of all five victims have been returned to their families, according to Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah. The identification process of personal belongings is now underway, with the helicopter's remains expected to be flown out tomorrow, September 13.
Two victims will be flown to Peninsular Malaysia, while the other three will be buried in Miri and Kuching. The cause of the crash is yet to be announced by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau, and the case has been classified as a Sudden Death Report. The families of the victims, including Capt Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, Dr Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin, Alexson Adit Henry, Debra Moset, and Jessie Paya Jok, will liaise with Layang-Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd for flight arrangements and related matters.
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