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Fallen tree at Melaka Zoo injures three

Man sustains injuries on leg while woman, son slightly wounded

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 23 Jan 2023 1:51PM

Fallen tree at Melaka Zoo injures three
A tree near a tiger enclosure at the Melaka Zoo had fallen yesterday and resulted in three visitors being injured. – The Vibes file pic, January 23, 2023

MELAKA – Three Melaka Zoo visitors were injured when a tree fell on them yesterday.

The incident took place at about 2.40pm and resulted in a 43-year-old man suffering injuries to his leg while a 40-year-old woman and her six-year-old son sustained minor injuries.

Melaka Tengah district police chief Christopher Patit said the incident occurred when the three visitors were near the enclosure for tigers.

“They (visitors) had previously boarded a vehicle provided by the zoo to see the animal exhibition at about 2.05pm and the tree fell as soon as they arrived at the location,” he said when contacted here today.

He added that all the victims were taken to the Melaka Hospital for further treatment while Melaka Zoo and related agencies will take immediate action to clean up the area involved. – Bernama, January 23, 2023

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