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Tree falls near Singapore Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, killing one and hospitalizing seven

From The Straits Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A large tree fell on Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur, killing a 43-year-old driver and hospitalizing seven others.
  • The incident occurred near the Singapore Embassy, pinning two vehicles under the massive tree.
  • Authorities cleared the debris and towed the vehicles to restore traffic flow.

A tragic tree-fall incident on Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur resulted in one fatality and seven hospitalizations late Saturday night. The massive tree collapsed near the Singapore Embassy around 10:20 p.m. on July 18, crushing two vehicles.

Initial investigations found that the fallen tree landed on two cars carrying a total of eight people.

— Sazalee AdamThe Dang Wangi police department chief provides initial details of the incident.

According to Dang Wangi police chief Sazalee Adam, the fallen tree landed on two cars carrying a total of eight occupants. One vehicle was driven by a 43-year-old man who sustained severe injuries. He was pronounced dead at Hospital Kuala Lumpur at 4 a.m. on July 19 due to his injuries.

The second car carried a family of seven, including two young children – a two-year-old and a two-month-old infant. While they did not suffer physical injuries, they are all receiving medical treatment at Hospital Kuala Lumpur as a precautionary measure.

One of the cars was driven by a 43-year-old man. The vehicle sustained severe damage. The driver was pronounced dead at Hospital Kuala Lumpur at 4am on July 19 due to injuries.

— Sazalee AdamThe police chief confirms the death of one of the drivers involved.

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) personnel worked through the night, completing the clearing and cutting of the fallen tree by midnight. The two damaged vehicles were also towed away, allowing for the restoration of traffic flow along the busy Jalan Tun Razak. The cause of the tree fall is under investigation.

None of them suffered physical injuries. However, they are receiving treatment at Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

— Sazalee AdamThe police chief states the condition of the family members in the second vehicle.
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