Child dies, two injured in skid-off
JOHOR BARU: A young girl was killed and two others injured after the car they were travelling in skidded off the road along Jalan Adda 5 in Taman Adda Heights just after midnight.
In the incident, the Perodua Myvi carrying the trio is believed to have lost control before veering onto the road shoulder.
Tebrau Fire and Rescue station operations commander Senior Fire Officer II Izwan Abdullah said a team dispatched to the scene found all three victims trapped inside the vehicle as a result of the crash.
"A 24-year-old male sustained injuries, while a 23-year-old woman was seriously hurt. Both were trapped in the front section of the vehicle.
"A young girl was also found in the car and was pronounced dead at the scene by Health Ministry personnel," he said.
The two injured victims received initial treatment at the scene before being transferred to Sultan Ismail Hospital for further care. The girl's body was handed over to the police for further action.
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