8 injured in head-on collision on Jalan Gerik-Kupang
GERIK: A head-on collision between two vehicles at Km4 of Jalan Gerik-Kupang this morning left eight people injured.
Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the incident occurred at 11.45am and involved a Perodua Alza heading towards Kupang and a Nissan Grand Livina travelling towards Gerik.
He said a team of six firefighters was dispatched to the scene, located about 8km from the station, and arrived at 11.56am.
"Upon arrival, we found two victims trapped and seriously injured inside the Perodua Alza, while two others from the same vehicle sustained minor injuries.
"The driver of the Nissan Grand Livina also suffered serious injuries, while three other passengers sustained minor injuries," he said in a statement.
He added that the team conducted a rapid assessment and employed the SAVER concept to carry out the rescue operation.
"Hydraulic tools and a stretcher were used to extricate the trapped victims," he said, adding that individuals with minor injuries had already been assisted out of their vehicles by members of the public prior to the firefighters' arrival.
All injured victims were transported to Gerik Hospital for further treatment. The operation concluded at 12.37pm.
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GERIK: A head-on collision between two vehicles at Km4 of Jalan Gerik-Kupang this morning left eight people injured. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the incident occurred at 11.45am and involved a Perodua Alza heading towards Kupang and a Nissan Grand Livina travelling towards Gerik. He said a team of six firefighters was dispatched to the scene, located about 8km from the station, and arrived at 11.56am. "Upon arrival, we found two victims trapped and seriously injured inside the Perodua Alza, while two others from the same vehicle sustained minor injuries. "The driver of the Nissan Grand Livina also suffered serious injuries, while three other passengers sustained minor injuries," he said in a statement. He added that the team conducted a rapid assessment and employed the SAVER concept to carry out the rescue operation. "Hydraulic tools and a stretcher were used to extricate the trapped victims," he said, adding that individuals with minor injuries had already been assisted out of their vehicles by members of the public prior to the firefighters' arrival. All injured victims were transported to Gerik Hospital for further treatment. The operation concluded at 12.37pm.
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