Six injured in five-vehicle crash in Langkawi
ALOR SETAR: Six individuals were injured in an accident involving five vehicles, including a Royal Malaysian Navy truck, near Simpang Tiga Jalan Teluk Baru in Langkawi.
Kedah Fire and Rescue Department Senior Fire Superin-tendent I Ahmad Aminuddin Abd Rahim, said that they received a call regarding the incident at 3pm yesterday and arrived at the location five minutes later.
'The Lima Operations Room received an emergency call via the land search and rescue team, informing them of a road accident involving five vehicles, namely a navy lorry and four cars.
'There were 30 victims involved, of whom five men and one woman sustained injuries. One of the victims suffered a neck injury,' he said in a statement yesterday, Bernama reported.
He added that more than 40 officers and personnel from the police, navy, Malaysian Civil Defence Force and Health Ministry also assisted in the operation.
Meanwhile, the navy said that the three-tonne truck carrying personnel for the Lima'25 Maritime Segment Demonstration lost control and skidded while returning after Friday prayers at Al Ehsan Temonyong Mosque, heading to Resort World Langkawi.
'There were no fatalities, and all 25 personnel involved were taken to the Maritime Segment medical room for initial treatment. Two personnel were taken to Hospital Sultanah Maliha, Langkawi, for further treatment due to leg injuries.
'The navy will establish a board of inquiry to determine the actual cause of the incident. The public is advised not to make any speculation that could interfere with the investigation,' it said.
In addition, Langkawi District Police Chief ACP Shariman Ashari confirmed the incident, and further reports regarding the incident will be announced later.
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