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Body of missing elderly driver recovered from Sungai Petani river
A 77-year-old man who disappeared after his vehicle veered off the road has been found dead in a river in Kedah. Authorities recovered the body following a search operation in Sungai Petani.
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The body of a 77-year-old driver has been recovered from Sungai Petani river after his car plunged into the waterway, ending a search that began when he went missing earlier this week. The elderly man was driving when his vehicle skidded off the road and entered the river, according to preliminary investigations by local authorities.
Searching teams conducted extensive operations in the river following reports of the missing vehicle. The recovery of the body marks the conclusion of the search efforts that had been ongoing since the incident was first reported.
The incident has prompted renewed attention to road safety in the area, particularly for elderly drivers. Authorities are continuing investigations into the exact circumstances that led to the vehicle leaving the roadway. Next-of-kin have been notified of the discovery.