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New Straits Times
20 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Kepala Batas crash claims one life, two others injured
KEPALA BATAS: A collision involving two vehicles on Jalan Taman Bertam Perdana this morning claimed one life and left two others injured. The accident, which occurred at 8.37am, involved a Proton Wira and a Peugeot 207. Emergency response teams from the Bertam Fire and Rescue Station arrived at the scene within five minutes, at 8.42am. Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations John Sagun Francis, said two victims – the driver and front passenger of the Proton Wira – were trapped in the vehicle. The third individual, the driver of the Peugeot, sustained only minor injuries. "Upon arrival, our team immediately deployed specialised rescue tools to extricate the trapped victims in the Proton Wira. "The passenger sustained serious injuries, including a fractured left leg, while the driver was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics," he said in a statement tonight. John said that the Proton Wira's driver, Khirul Mazwan Mustafa, 41, died at the scene. Her 37-year-old sister, who was in the front passenger seat, was rushed to hospital for treatment. The 28-year-old Peugeot driver escaped with only minor injuries. "The injured passenger was handed over to ambulance personnel for further medical attention. The body of the deceased was later released to the police for further action," he added. The operation, which involved six personnel, concluded at 11.16am.
New Straits Times
23-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Body of Filipino found in 16th-floor condo unit
GEORGE TOWN: A Filipino national was found dead in a condominium unit in Sungai Ara early this morning. The discovery prompted a joint operation by the Fire and Rescue Department and police to remove the body from the 16th floor via the lift. The deceased, identified as Dumayas Jefferson, believed to be in his 40s, was confirmed dead at the scene by paramedics. Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations John Sagun Francis said they received a distress call at 7.19am regarding the incident. He said a team from the Bayan Baru fire station was dispatched to the scene. The operation was carried out at the request of police to assist in the retrieval of the body and was completed at 7.49am. The cause of death and investigation is ongoing.
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Elderly driver survives crash into Butterworth building
PETALING JAYA: A 77-year-old man sustained minor injuries when his Perodua Kenari crashed into a building under renovation on Jalan Jetty Lama in Butterworth today. According to the New Straits Times, the Butterworth fire station received the emergency call at 2.03pm and arrived at the scene within five minutes. G. Palanivelu, who was found trapped in the driver's seat when rescue teams arrived, had lost control of the vehicle before it collided with the structure. Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations John Sagun Francis said the rescue team, equipped with full PPE, used specialised tools to safely extricate the victim by 2.28pm before handing him over to paramedics for further treatment. He added that firefighters worked with the Seberang Prai City Council (MBSP) to clear debris from the crash site following the rescue operation.
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Elderly man injured after car crashes into Butterworth building
PETALING JAYA: A 77-year-old man sustained minor injuries when his Perodua Kenari crashed into a building under renovation on Jalan Jetty Lama in Butterworth today. According to the New Straits Times, the Butterworth fire station received the emergency call at 2.03pm and arrived at the scene within five minutes. G. Palanivelu, who was found trapped in the driver's seat when rescue teams arrived, had lost control of the vehicle before it collided with the structure. Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations John Sagun Francis said the rescue team, equipped with full PPE, used specialised tools to safely extricate the victim by 2.28pm before handing him over to paramedics for further treatment. He added that firefighters worked with the Seberang Prai City Council (MBSP) to clear debris from the crash site following the rescue operation.
Sinar Daily
17-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
Man found dead in locked SUV in Tasek Gelugor
The victim, a 34-year-old man, was discovered in the driver's seat of a Mazda CX-5 with the engine still running. 17 Jul 2025 09:43am The victim, a 34-year-old man, was discovered in the driver's seat of a Mazda CX-5 with the engine still running. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva TASEK GELUGOR - A man was found dead inside a locked sport utility vehicle (SUV) behind a shop lot in Taman Ara Mutiara here last night. Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director (Operations) John Sagun Francis said the victim, a 34-year-old man, was discovered in the driver's seat of a Mazda CX-5 with the engine still running. "Firefighters received an emergency call at 8.50pm and, upon arrival, found the vehicle with its engine running and the doors locked. A man was inside, unconscious,' he said in a statement today. He said firefighters used special equipment to help the police unlock the car door, but the victim was pronounced dead by health personnel at the scene. The case has been handed over to the police for further investigation. The operation ended at 9.35pm. In another case, he said the department received a call at 12.45am today to help police open the door of a unit at Flat 100 Sungai Pinang near Jelutong. The department received a call at 12.45am today to help police open the door of a unit at Flat 100 Sungai Pinang near Jelutong. Photo for illustrative purposes only. He said the team arrived at the location six minutes later and pried open the door using special equipment, where they found an elderly man inside, who was confirmed dead by health personnel. He added that the case has also been referred to the police. - BERNAMA
