Kelantan MB offers condolences, support to families of fallen FRU members
KOTA BARU: Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel who tragically lost their lives in a road crash near Teluk Intan, Perak, earlier today.
In a post on his Facebook page, he described the incident as a shock to all Malaysians.
"I am deeply saddened by this tragic event. It is a great loss for the nation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen FRU members. May they find strength during this incredibly difficult time," he said.
He also offered the assistance of the Kelantan state government to support the affected families in any way possible.
The Menteri Besar urged everyone to prioritise road safety to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The accident, which occurred along Jalan Chikus–Sungai Lampam in Teluk Intan this morning, claimed the lives of nine FRU members. The incident involved a lorry laden with rocks and an FRU vehicle carrying 15 personnel, including the driver.
All the bodies have been brought to Teluk Intan Hospital for post-mortem examinations, while the injured victims are receiving treatment at the same hospital.
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