King, Queen express sorrow over deadly FRU lorry crash in Teluk Intan
Their Majesties expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and prayed that those who lost loved ones would be granted strength, resilience, and ease in navigating this difficult time.
'May their souls be blessed and granted mercy,' said Their Majesties in a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's Facebook page.
In the 8.50 am incident, nine FRU members lost their lives, while two others were seriously injured, when the FRU lorry they were travelling in collided with another lorry, carrying gravel stones, along Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam, Teluk Intan. — Bernama
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