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Drug-Influenced Rider Smashes Through Hospital Emergency Door
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Drug-Influenced Rider Smashes Through Hospital Emergency Door

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A motorcyclist, believed to be under the influence of drugs, crashed through the emergency department's glass door at Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital.
  • The 28-year-old rider sustained minor injuries and tested positive for methamphetamine.
  • Police are investigating the incident, which occurred early Friday morning.

A 28-year-old motorcyclist, suspected of being under the influence of drugs, crashed through the glass doors of the emergency department's Green Zone at Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital in Kuala Terengganu early Friday morning. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. when the rider lost control of his Yamaha Nouvo LC motorcycle.

The rider, who was heading towards the hospital's emergency zone from Jalan Sultan Mahmud, collided with the glass doors. He sustained minor injuries to both hands and was treated at the same emergency department. Preliminary drug tests revealed he was positive for methamphetamine.

The accident resulted in the young man riding the motorcycle, belonging to his brother, sustaining minor injuries to both hands and being taken to the HSNZ Emergency Department for treatment.

— Azli Mohd, NoorDescribing the rider's injuries and immediate treatment following the incident.

According to Kuala Terengganu District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Azli Mohd, Noor, the suspect, a local resident, is currently receiving treatment for his injuries. The case is being investigated under Rule 10 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959. The motorcycle involved belonged to the suspect's brother.

Initial screening results found the suspect positive for methamphetamine.

— Azli Mohd, NoorConfirming the drug test results.
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