Sungai Korok has claimed 10 lives since 2012

New Straits Times

4 days ago

KOTA BARU: The Fire and Rescue Department has recorded 13 incidents of vehicles plunging into Sungai Korok, Jitra in Kedah since 2012.
Its director-general Fire and Rescue Department director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said the 13 incidents resulting in 10 deaths, including five children.
He said the most recent case which occurred on July 7, involving the couple and their four children who tragically lost their lives was the 10th fatality since 2012.
"The July 7 incident brought the total number of fatalities to 10, while 16 other victims survived in previous cases," he said.
He said the 13 recorded cases involved various types of vehicles, including Proton Saga, Perodua Myvi and Perodua Viva models.
Nor Hisham said the department viewed such incidents seriously and urged motorists to exercise extra caution, especially when driving near riverbanks or in flood-prone areas.
He then advised that all vehicles be equipped with emergency tools such as a spring-loaded glass breaker and a seatbelt cutter.
"These tools should be mounted within easy reach, such as on the driver's door or sun visor.
"If stored in the glove box or boot, they may be unreachable in an emergency," he added.
It was reported yesterday that family of six, reported missing since last Saturday, was found inside a Proton Iswara that had plunged into Sungai Korok.
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