A family’s early morning sahur took a terrifying turn when their multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) skidded and slammed into an electric pole on the Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu Expressway, leaving seven family members injured.
MPV loses control, crashes into pole
The accident, which happened earlier this morning, involved a Toyota Innova carrying two men, a woman, and four children.
The two men, aged in their 20s and 40s, suffered abdominal and head injuries, while the woman in her 40s broke her right leg. Meanwhile, the four children—one boy and three girls—sustained minor injuries to their waists and hands.
Returning home after sahur
According to Kosmo!, the family was on their way back to Bayan Lepas after having sahur in downtown George Town when the driver lost control of the vehicle.
Jalan Perak Fire and Rescue Station Chief A’Azelan Hassan said they received a distress call at 1.46am, prompting an immediate response from the station, with additional support from the Bayan Baru Fire and Rescue Station.
Firefighters to the rescue
Upon arrival, rescue teams found an adult victim trapped in the vehicle, while the four children, whose identities were not immediately confirmed, sustained minor injuries.
Using specialized rescue equipment, firefighters managed to free all the victims by 2.54 AM.
All the victims were later handed over to the Ministry of Health (KKM) and taken to Penang Hospital for further treatment,” A’Azelan said.
The authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the accident, and investigations are ongoing.
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