Woman killed by falling pole after driver crashes into Cheras food court
A 47-year-old woman was killed in Cheras, Malaysia, after a car crashed into a food court and caused a pole to fall on her. The driver, who was attempting to flee the scene, has been arrested by local police.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the tragic consequences of reckless driving and the dangers posed to bystanders in public spaces.
KAJANG: An attempt to stop an errant driver ended in tragedy when a 47-year-old woman was killed by a falling pole at a food court in Bandar Mahkota, Cheras.
The victim was killed instantly after being struck on the head when the car hit the pole during an attempt to flee the scene on Thursday (Aug 22).
According to Kajang OCPD Asst Comm Naazron Abdul Yusof, the ordeal began when a 35-year-old male driver accidentally pressed his accelerator pedal, crashing straight into the food court’s dining area.
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