A HUSBAND and wife were injured after the MPV they were travelling in crashed into a herd of elephants crossing the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) near the Cheneh Toll Plaza towards Kuala Terengganu on Tuesday night.
The accident occurred at about 10.20pm at Kilometre 274.6 of the highway, involving a Toyota Estima driven by Abdul Wahid Ismail, 54, from Pasir Gajah Low-Cost Public Housing, Kemaman.
Abdul Wahid suffered injuries to his hand, while his wife, Fauziah Muda@Jusoh, 52, also sustained hand injuries in the collision.
Cheneh Fire and Rescue Station Operations Commander Zubaderi Dahari said the department received an emergency call regarding the incident at 10.31pm.
Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters found that the accident involved a Toyota Estima which had collided with a herd of elephants crossing the highway.
"We acted to remove the victims from the vehicle and provided initial treatment.
"The driver and passenger were then handed over to the medical team and taken to Kemaman Hospital for further treatment," he said.
Meanwhile, Kemaman district police chief Superintendent Mohd Razi Rosli confirmed that police had received a report regarding the incident.
He said the couple had been travelling from Cheneh towards Pasir Gajah and were driving in the left lane before the crash.
"When they arrived at the location, the driver noticed a herd of elephants in front of the vehicle.
"Due to the close distance, the driver was unable to avoid them and applied the brakes before colliding with the animals," he said.
Mohd Razi said both victims suffered hand injuries and received treatment at Kemaman Hospital.
The case is being investigated under Rule 10 of the Road Traffic Rules (LN 166/59). - August 5, 2026
