Five ECRL workers injured after Hilux hits road barrier on East Coast Expressway
MARAN, Sept 30 — Five East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project workers, including four Chinese nationals, were reported...
Maran, September 30 — Five East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project workers, comprising four Chinese nationals, sustained injuries after the Toyota Hilux they were riding in veered off the road while attempting to overtake a lorry on the East Coast Expressway. Berita Harian reported that Maran police chief Supt Wong Kim Wai stated the accident occurred at Kilometer 155 around 3:45pm on September 30.
The Malaysian man driving the vehicle at the time, had four passengers on board, and was heading from the ECRL project office in Maran towards Lanchang, Temerloh, when the mishap took place. According to Wong, the pickup lost control of its steering while trying to overtake the lorry, spun out of control, and ultimately collided with a roadside barrier.
No other vehicles were involved in the incident. All five individuals were transported by ambulance to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital in Temerloh for additional medical attention. The police are currently probing the matter under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Inspector Muhaimin Omar, the investigating officer, has urged any witnesses to come forward and provide statements at 017-9436741 or at any nearby police station.
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