SEREMBAN, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Six individuals faced a terrifying ordeal tonight when a tree collapsed onto their vehicles near a restaurant on Jalan Seremban-Tampin.
A spokesperson for the Negeri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Center said that they received an emergency call regarding the incident at 8:48 pm.
"Upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that a 10-meter-tall tree had fallen, crushing a Grand Livina carrying a family of five aged between 12 and 47, as well as a Proton Saga driven by a 38-year-old man who was passing through the area.
"All victims managed to exit their vehicles safely on their own before the Operations Team (PKO) arrived. Tree-cutting works are currently being carried out by the team," the spokesperson said in a statement today.
He added that seven personnel were involved in the operation, supported by a Fire Rescue Tender (FRT) and Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) unit.
--BERNAMA
