Accidents & Safety Incidents news in Johor Baru Johor
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Foreign masseuse dies in fall from fourth floor fleeing MBJB raid
A 36-year-old foreign masseuse died after falling from the fourth floor of a shop house in Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, Masai, Johor Bahru, while trying to flee an inspection by the Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB). Her body was sent to Hospital Sultan Ismail for a post-mortem, which found the cause of death to be head injuries and broken ribs. Police have classified the case as sudden death.
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68-year-old man injured after bus brakes suddenly along Woodlands Avenue 7
A 68-year-old man was injured on Sep. 1 when Bus 858 braked suddenly along Woodlands Avenue 7, throwing him from his seat. He suffered a head injury, a fractured rib, and a displaced cataract, and was hospitalised again on Sep. 3. His family expressed disappointment with bus operator Tower Transit's handling of the incident.
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Tragedy of 4 children drowning: Penawar assemblyman says area is prohibited for swimming despite no warning signs
Four children drowned at Tanjong Lombat beach in Kota Tinggi, Johor. Penawar assemblyman Fauziah Misri clarified that the beach is not a public bathing area but a fishing zone, and expressed condolences as the search for three missing children continues.