Woman Crushed To Death By Container After It Detaches From Trailer
The incident occurred at the Federal Highway intersection in Bukit Tengah, Penang yesterday, 13 November.
By Yap Wan Xiang — 14 Nov 2024, 11:30 AM
A container crushed a driver to death while the trailer carrying it was making a left turn on Jalan Bukit Tengah in Penang yesterday, 13 November
The incident occurred at 9.16am when the victim, Lee Zi Rou, 21, was waiting at the traffic light at the Federal Highway intersection in Bukit Tengah, reported the New Straits Times.
A dashcam video shows the container detaching from the trailer and falling over several vehicles as the trailer was making a left turn.
Photos from the scene show Lee's Perodua Bezza crushed under the container. She was pronounced dead at the scene by medical officers due to severe injuries.
Another victim, Tan Chou Theng, 25, sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital.
Lee Zi Rou's Perodua Bezza after the incident.
Image via Fire and rescue department via New Straits TimesBandar Perda fire and rescue station operations commander Mohd Nor Azamuddin Abdullah said the incident involved three cars and two lorries, one of which is a trailer
Members of the public rescued Tan before firefighters arrived, while Lee's body was extricated after 30 minutes using special equipment.
It is understood that Lee was driving alone to work at the time of the incident.
According to The Star, the police have arrested the driver of the trailer. Preliminary alcohol and urine screenings indicated that the driver was not under the influence during the incident.
The case will be investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving.
