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Mother runs 100 meters for help after son crushed by concrete block
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Mother runs 100 meters for help after son crushed by concrete block

From Utusan Malaysia · (35m ago) Malay Critical tone

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A mother ran nearly 100 meters to get help after her 12-year-old son was crushed by a concrete block.
  • Mohammad Yusof Nor Ismail died at the scene, while his cousin, Muhammad Yunus Nasir, also 12, was injured in the incident.
  • Villagers helped lift the heavy block, but it was too late to save Mohammad Yusof.

In a tragic turn of events in Kampung Telaga Papan, Semerak, a mother's desperate sprint for help could not save her son from a horrific accident. Nurul Anis Abdul Rahman, 36, witnessed her 12-year-old son, Mohammad Yusof Nor Ismail, and his cousin, Muhammad Yunus Nasir, also 12, trapped under a heavy concrete block while playing near their home.

The sheer weight of the concrete block made it impossible for Nurul Anis to lift it herself. In a display of maternal instinct and urgency, she ran approximately 100 meters to summon help from nearby villagers. Her frantic call was answered by about seven villagers who rushed to the scene. Together, they managed to lift the block, but the delay proved fatal for Mohammad Yusof.

Saya kemudian berlari kira-kira 100 meter untuk meminta bantuan penduduk kampung berhampiran.

— Nurul Anis Abdul RahmanThe mother describing her actions immediately after the incident.

Nurul Anis recounted the heartbreaking moments, describing how her son, weakened and fading, uttered his last words, "Ma, don't be angry... I'm dying." She held him close, hoping for a miracle that never came. Both boys were students in the Special Integrated Education Program (PPKI) at Sekolah Kebangsaan Dalam Rhu. While Mohammad Yusof was pronounced dead at the scene by Ministry of Health officials, Muhammad Yunus was transferred to Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II in Kota Bharu for further treatment.

This incident underscores the fragility of life and the profound impact of community support in times of crisis. While the tragedy is immense, the mother's swift action and the villagers' immediate response highlight the strong bonds within the community. The story, though deeply saddening, also speaks to the courage and resilience shown in the face of unimaginable loss.

Ma jangan marah… saya hendak mati dah.

— Mohammad Yusof Nor IsmailThe victim's last words to his mother.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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