A tragic accident occurred on the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway in George Town, when a falling tree caused a collision involving two cars and three bikes, resulting in one fatality and three injured victims. According to took place early in the morning, with the police receiving a name at 1.30am.
The motorcyclist, Mohd Farid Amirol Shah, 18 years old, died on the scene as a end result of severe head injuries, whereas three other people sustained minor injuries. North-east district police chief Soffian Santong said that a whole of 10 people were concerned within the accident, but six of them escaped unharmed. The deceased and injured victims were transported to Penang Hospital.
The case is being investigated underneath Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Authorities are urging anyone with info on the incident to contact the investigating officer, Insp Mohd Shahrul Hanaffi, at 016-6658704..