6m-tall tree falls across road in Batu Ferringhi

 

A 20-foot tree fell across a road in Batu Ferringhi. - PIC CREDIT: FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT

GEORGE TOWN: A 6m-tall tree fell across a road in Batu Ferringhi, but no injuries or vehicle damages were reported.

Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations director John Sagun Francis said the department received a call at 4.27pm regarding the incident in front of the Spice Garden along Jalan Teluk Bahang.

"Firefighters from the Teluk Bahang station found a tree had fallen across the road when they arrived," he said.

John said three firefighters carried out cutting and clearing works to remove the obstruction.

"The operation was also assisted by the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and Civil Defence Force," he said.

John said the situation was brought under control at 5.22pm, with the operation fully completed at 5.38pm. - NST