Quarry worker killed when boulder falls onto lorry in Ipoh
IPOH: A 53-year-old quarry worker was killed when a boulder fell onto the lorry he was driving at a quarry in Keramat Pulai here today.
On a fateful day in Ipoh, Malaysia, a 53-year-old quarry worker named M. Sivakumar lost his life when a boulder fell onto the lorry he was operating at a quarry site in Keramat Pulai. Identified as the deceased, Sivakumar was found trapped inside the vehicle following the incident. Perak Fire and Rescue Department chief Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad revealed that the department received an urgent call at 5:18 pm regarding the emergency.
Firefighters from Simpang Pulai and Gopeng stations responded to the scene at 5:29 pm. According to initial reports, a lorry carrying quarry rocks was crushed by a falling boulder while quarrying operations were underway. The victim, who was trapped inside the lorry, was pronounced dead at the scene by Health Ministry personnel.
To free Sivakumar, firefighters employed hydraulic equipment to extract him from the wreckage. The operation involved a total of 12 firefighters, and Sivakumar's remains were subsequently handed over to the police.
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