Lorry plunges into landslide area, couple escapes unhurt
KUALA BERANG: A lorry plunged into a landslide area along Jalan Aring 8–Kenyir–Kuala Jeneris near the Sungai Deka Elephant Conservation Centre in Hulu Terengganu yesterday.
In Hulu Terengganu, a lorry crashed into a landslide area along Jalan Aring 8–Kenyir–Kuala Jeneris yesterday around 3:40 pm. The 57-year-old driver and his 55-year-old wife, who were traveling together, were both uninjured. Initially, they were en route from Ajil, Hulu Terengganu, to Kuala Krai, Kelantan, to pick up a fruit supply.
Upon reaching the scene, the driver and passenger exited the vehicle to check the road conditions before proceeding through the landslide area. It is believed that the lorry's braking system failed, causing it to slide into the landslide. The lorry sustained damage to its front and rear sections, and the roadside barrier was also damaged.
The road is a Federal Route, closed due to the landslide, and had two lanes for two-way traffic. Weather conditions at the time were cloudy, with wet roads and clear visibility. The incident is under investigation under Section 79(2) of the Road Transport Act (APJ) 1987.
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