SHAH ALAM, March 6 (Bernama) -- An excavator driver was killed after being crushed in a landslide at a mine in Jalan Sungai Kelambu, Banting, near here today.
The 38-year-old victim from Tanjong Karang died at the scene after being buried up to his chest.
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department Assistant Director of Operations , Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said a team of firefighters from the Banting Fire and Rescue Station were dispatched to the scene after receiving an emergency call at 12.34 pm.
He said further examination found a man buried up to his chest in the landslide at the mine.
"The victim was successfully extracted by firefighters within 15 minutes," he said in a statement.
Ahmad Mukhlis said the victim was later confirmed dead by Ministry of Health (KKM) personnel before being handed over to the police for further action.
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