Man dies after MPV veers into opposite lane, crashes into trailer
SETIU: A man died after his multi-purpose vehicle veered into the opposite lane and collided with an oncoming trailer along Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kota Bharu late last night.
A 44-year-old man, Mohd Assfarizal Salim, tragically lost his life after his multi-purpose vehicle veered into the opposite lane and crashed into an oncoming trailer along Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kota Bharu late last night. The victim was en route from Kuala Terengganu to Kota Bharu, while the trailer driver was heading from Jertih towards Kuantan.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find the victim pinned inside his vehicle, which had collided with the front right side of the trailer. He sustained severe injuries and was transported to Setiu Hospital for treatment. The trailer driver was fortunately not injured in the incident. The police are currently investigating the crash under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act, which pertains to causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
Individuals with information regarding the crash are encouraged to reach out to Inspector Aliah Syafinah Ani Sarudin at 013-6706156.
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