Two more children dead, bringing Kulim drowning death toll to four
KULIM: Two children who were rushed to the Kulim Hospital after falling into a drain at Taman Desa Kayangan here last night, died while on the way to the hospital.
KULIM: Two additional children who were airlifted to Kulim Hospital following a tragic incident in Taman Desa Kayangan have succumbed to their injuries, bringing the total death toll to four. Police Chief Superintendent Syamsul Sinring confirmed that the victims, aged between eight and 12, all perished while en route to the hospital.
The district police chief stated that the bodies will be transferred from Kulim Hospital to the forensic department at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Star for post-mortem examinations. The police believe the incident occurred during a game of football when the ball fell into a drain, prompting the children to attempt to retrieve it, ultimately leading to their drowning.
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