Driver dies after crashing into motorcycles, suspected heart attack

A tragic accident in George Town has resulted in the death of a 36-year-old woman after her vehicle collided with two parked motorcycles. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred on Jalan Macalister. Preliminary findings suggest the driver may have experienced a heart attack while driving, leading to the crash.

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The victim, aged 36, was confirmed dead while receiving treatment at Penang Hospital (HPP). Preliminary examination found that she is believed to have suffered a heart attack during the incident.

The woman was pronounced dead at Penang Hospital (HPP) while receiving treatment. The motorcycles she struck were parked on the side of the road near a restaurant at the time of the incident. The exact cause of the accident will be determined after a post-mortem examination is completed.

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However, the actual cause of the incident will only be known after the post-mortem examination is completed today.

Police are investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. They have urged the public to refrain from speculating about the incident and to allow the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation. A video of the MPV losing control and hitting the motorcycles had circulated on social media prior to the police statement.

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The case is currently being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, and the police also advise the public not to make any speculations regarding the incident, but instead to leave the investigation entirely to the authorities.