Three freed after fallen tree traps them inside car in George Town
Three people were rescued by members of the public after a tree fell onto their vehicle in George Town, Malaysia. Firefighters arrived shortly after to clear the debris and ensure the area was safe.
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GEORGE TOWN, Aug 9 — Three people were rescued after a tree fell on the Perodua Ativa they were travelling in along Jalan Macalister this morning.
The Fire and Rescue Department said it received an emergency call at 9.12am and dispatched eight firefighters from the Jalan Perak Fire and Rescue Station to the scene.
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