Accidents & Safety Incidents news in Gurun
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12-year-old boy killed in Gurun crash involving motorcycle, two lorries
A 12-year-old boy was killed in an accident involving a motorcycle and two lorries at Masjid Batu 3, Jalan Jeniang, Gurun, Kedah. The Kedah Fire and Rescue Department received a distress call at 1.36pm and dispatched firefighters from the Guar Chempedak station. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical officer.
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Boy killed in accident in front of mosque
A 12-year-old boy was killed and a teenager survived an accident involving a motorcycle and two lorries in front of Masjid Batu 3, Jalan Jeniang, Gurun, Kedah.
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Motorcyclist Killed, Two Seriously Injured in Four-Vehicle Accident
A motorcyclist was killed and two others seriously injured in a four-vehicle accident on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) at Kilometer 127.4 near Kepala Batas, Penang. The accident involved two Perodua Myvi cars and two motorcycles, and caused a five-kilometer traffic jam.
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Flash flood hits Sungai Sedim yesterday evening
A flash flood hit the Sungai Sedim recreational area in Kulim, Kedah, yesterday evening. No casualties were reported, but the Fire and Rescue Department advised visitors to be vigilant. The area had previously seen three drowning deaths in a similar incident on July 17.
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Sungai Sedim hit by headwater
A sudden headwater event occurred at the Sungai Sedim recreational area in Kulim, Kedah, last evening. No casualties were reported, but authorities have advised visitors to be cautious. This follows a similar incident in July where three people drowned.
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'I thought the ferry was going to sink,' says passenger
A ferry collision in the waters off Penang Port injured 21 passengers. The Teluk Bahang ferry collided with the MV Mekar Jaya, causing minor injuries to those on board. Passengers recounted their fear and the incident is under investigation.
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'I was so worried the ferry would sink'
A Teluk Bahang ferry collided with the MV Mekar Jaya within Penang Port limits, injuring 21 people. Passengers described the terrifying moment of impact, with some treated at Hospital Seberang Jaya. The Penang Port Commission reported the accident occurred around 8.40pm.
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21 injured as ferry and vessel collide at Penang Port
A collision between the Teluk Bahang ferry and the MV Mekar Jaya vessel inside Penang Port injured 21 people. The accident happened around 8:40 pm, and all injured passengers were taken to a hospital for treatment. Ferry services continued operating normally after the incident.
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Teluk Bahang ferry collides with ship at Penang Port, 21 passengers injured
A ferry, Teluk Bahang, collided with the MV Mekar Jaya inside Penang Port, injuring 21 passengers. The incident occurred at 8:40 pm, and all injured passengers were taken to hospital for treatment. Ferry services continue to operate as usual.
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Woman injured as cement falls from heritage building in Penang
A woman in her 20s was injured in George Town, Penang, when a piece of cement fell from a heritage building at the junction of Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling and Lebuh China. The incident occurred as she was following a Hungry Ghost Festival procession. She was taken to a hospital by ambulance.
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Building owner issued notice after concrete debris falls
A woman was injured by falling concrete debris from a heritage building on Lebuh China in George Town, Penang. The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has issued a notice to the building owner to conduct inspections and repairs, and is intensifying visual checks on heritage buildings in the UNESCO World Heritage Site following a similar incident on Lebuh Armenian.
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Woman injured by falling concrete debris from building
A woman in her 20s was injured by falling concrete debris from a heritage building on Lebuh China in George Town, Penang, during the Hungry Ghost Festival. The incident occurred around 11:30 pm when a connecting cable on the wall snapped, causing part of the building's corner structure to fall. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment, and MBPP staff were seen cleaning the area and setting up safety tape.
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6 seriously injured as Penang ferry collides
A Penang ferry collided with another vessel near Butterworth, injuring six passengers seriously. The accident involved 92 people, and the injured were taken to hospital. The ferry service continues to operate normally.
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6 injured in ferry-vessel collision at Penang Sentral
A ferry collided with another vessel at Penang Sentral ferry terminal in Butterworth, injuring six people. The incident involved the Teluk Bahang ferry and an unidentified vessel, with 92 people on board. The injured were taken to hospital, and the situation was brought under control.
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Penang ferry collision will not impact tourist arrivals, says state exco
A collision between the Teluk Bahang Ferry and cargo vessel MV Mekar Jaya near the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in Butterworth, Penang, has not affected tourist arrivals, according to state exco Wong Hon Wai. The incident injured 21 passengers and led to the temporary suspension of the Teluk Bahang Ferry for investigations.
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Vessel collides with Penang ferry, several injured
A vessel collided with a Penang ferry near the Pengkalan Sultan Abdul Halim ferry terminal in Butterworth, Penang, injuring several people. Penang Port Commission chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin confirmed the incident and was heading to the terminal.
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6 severely injured after Penang ferry collides with another vessel
A Penang ferry collided with an unidentified vessel near the Butterworth Ferry Terminal, injuring six people severely. The collision is the first reported since the catamaran ferry service began in August 2023.
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21 Injured After Ship And Ferry Collide In Penang Waters
A ship collided with a Penang ferry near the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in Butterworth, Penang, injuring 21 people. The injured were taken to hospital, and ferry operations continued as usual.
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Penang police chief inspects ferry-ship collision site
Penang police chief Datuk Dennis Lim inspected the site of a ferry-ship collision involving MV Mekar Jaya that occurred on Tuesday evening within Penang Port limits, injuring 21 people. The Penang Port Commission has ordered a special investigation into the incident.
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62-year-old man found dead in car parked in Sungai Pinang
A 62-year-old man was found dead inside a car at a parking area along Lebuh Sungai Pinang 7 in George Town, Penang, on September 3. Police received a call at 6.59 pm and confirmed the man had died. Initial investigations found no criminal elements, and the case is being treated as sudden death.
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Elderly man's body found in car in George Town
The body of a 62-year-old man was found in a car at a parking lot in Desa Penang 2, Lebuh Sungai Pinang 7, George Town. Police received a report at about 6.59 pm, and an examination found no criminal elements. The body was sent to Hospital Pulau Pinang for a post-mortem.