Nine people were killed and two critically injured in a collision involving a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) truck and a lorry on Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam, near Teluk Intan, today.
Hilir Perak police chief Bakri Zainal Abidin confirmed the incident when contacted.
“At present, the report received indicates nine fatalities, two critically injured, and seven others hurt. A media statement is being prepared,” he said.
Perak Fire and Rescue Department director Sayani Saidon said the department received an emergency call at 8.54am and dispatched a team from the Teluk Intan Fire and Rescue Station to the scene, about 8km away.
“The accident involved two lorries - an FRU police truck and a lorry carrying stones. Two victims were trapped inside the FRU truck.
“Rescue operations are ongoing. We will provide updates as more information becomes available,” she said in a statement.
- Bernama
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