1. Long-tailed keyword: Woman identified as injured in Jln Sultan Ismail incident
2. Long-tailed keyword: Second person injured in Jln Sultan Ismail incident identified as woman from Sweden.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A 72-year-old Swedish woman has been identified as the second person who suffered injuries when a large tree fell on 17 vehicles along Jalan Sultan Ismail in downtown Kuala Lumpur. The incident occurred during a thunderstorm and heavy rain, causing chaos and destruction in the busy city centre.
The Swedish woman was an e-hailing passenger, while the 26-year-old driver also sustained injuries in the accident. Tragically, a 47-year-old man lost his life in the incident, and a full investigation is underway to determine the cause of the tree collapse.
Dang Wangi deputy police chief, Supt Nazron Abd Yusof, confirmed that the injured parties were taken to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for treatment. The body of the deceased man was sent to the Forensic Medicine Department for a post-mortem examination, and efforts are being made to inform his next-of-kin.
Emergency response and road closures
Emergency services, including the Fire and Rescue Department and General Defence Forces, are working to clear the debris and reopen the affected roads. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use alternative routes until the area is deemed safe for travel.
The fallen tree not only caused damage to vehicles but also disrupted the monorail service temporarily. Debris and branches from the tree damaged the monorail track, further complicating the situation in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
Authorities are urging the public to exercise caution and patience as the cleanup operation continues. The safety of residents and visitors in the area is of utmost importance, and measures are being taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Stay tuned for updates on the investigation and recovery efforts following this tragic event in downtown Kuala Lumpur. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
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– Woman from Sweden identified as second person injured in Jln Sultan Ismail incident
– Woman from Sweden identified as second person injured in Jln Sultan Ismail incident.
