Motorist dies after tree falls on car in KL
A man died after a tree fell on his car in Kuala Lumpur, while seven others in a separate vehicle were injured. Authorities have since cleared the debris and reopened the road to traffic.
Why it matters
Highlights urban safety risks and the importance of tree maintenance in densely populated metropolitan areas.
Rescue personnel going to the aid of those trapped in the two cars crushed by a tree along Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, last night. (PDRM pics)
KUALA LUMPUR: A man was killed after a tree fell and crushed the car he was driving in front of Dua Residensi, near the Singapore high commission on Jalan Tun Razak here at about 10.20 pm yesterday.
Dang Wangi police chief Sazalee Adam said the victim suffered injuries to both arms and internal bleeding in the chest.
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