Doctor killed in landslide died of blunt force injuries, asphyxia
The post-mortem on Dr Wong Kar Lin was completed at 3am today.
Dr Wong Kar Lin, a 73-year-old doctor, was killed in a landslide in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong, Penang, on Monday morning. According to post-mortem findings, his death was caused by blunt force injuries to the chest and traumatic asphyxia. His wife, Chang Mei Nuo, and mother-in-law, Wong Poh Lim, managed to escape the disaster.
The police chief, Abdul Rozak Muhammad, inspected the landslide site and confirmed the causes of death before tightening security measures around the affected area. The landslide site remains closed due to the risk of another landslide, especially during rainy weather. Residents and the public have been instructed to avoid entering the restricted area to ensure their safety.
The police will maintain a presence at the scene to ensure security and enforce the closure of the area based on the investigation's findings.
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