Six Vehicles Damaged By Fallen Tree At SMK Puchong Perdana
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- An Indonesian woman and her young son had a harrowing experience after the car they were in was struck by a falling tree at about 6 pm in Taman Puchong Perdana, today.
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Wan Md Razali Wan Ismail said the woman, in her 30s, and her two-year-old son did not sustain any injuries.
She was rescued from their Toyota Avanza by members of the public before the rescue team arrived at the scene.
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