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Elderly man critical after falling from 3rd floor of Ipoh hospital

The victim does not have any identification document on him although he is believed to be a Malaysian in his 60s or 70s.

Elderly man critical after falling from 3rd floor of Ipoh hospital

An elderly man, believed to be in his 60s or 70s, is in critical condition following a fall from the third floor of Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh, Perak. The incident occurred at around 2:30 pm, when a security guard discovered the man acting suspiciously at the hospital's emergency staircase. The guard followed the victim before he tragically fell from the third-floor balcony.

Despite being rushed to the hospital's emergency department for treatment, the man remains unresponsive. Police Chief Najib Hamzah stated that the unidentified individual was wearing a red T-shirt and black long pants, but had no identification documents. He is believed to be a Malaysian national. For those struggling with emotional distress or mental health issues, authorities advise seeking assistance from medical professionals or contacting Befrienders at 03-7627 2929.

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