Malaysia

Car crashes into toll barrier after family of four faints

Car found by police personnel conducting Op Selamat patrols

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 24 Apr 2023 9:21PM

Car crashes into toll barrier after family of four faints
Bentong police chief Zaiham Mohd Kahar says the car was found by police personnel conducting Op Selamat patrols as well as toll booth staff who later brought the victims out with the help of members of the public. – Nor Fazzlan Facebook pic, April 24, 2023

KUANTAN – A family of four, including two children, were found unconscious in a car that crashed into a Bentong toll booth barrier westbound in Bentong today.

Bentong police chief Zaiham Mohd Kahar said the incident occurred at  2.40pm, and the car was found by police personnel conducting Op Selamat patrols as well as toll booth staff who later brought the victims out with the help of members of the public. 

“The victims were believed to be on their way from Tok Bali, Kelantan to Balakong, Selangor, and a medical examination confirmed they were unconscious due to lack of oxygen. 

“The condition caused the vehicle to crash into the toll barrier,” he said in a brief statement here today.

It was learned that all victims have regained consciousness and are not in danger. – Bernama, April 24, 2023

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