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Driver rams policeman while fleeing Ipoh roadblock, officer sustains injuries
A traffic policeman in Ipoh suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle attempting to break through a police roadblock. The officer sustained fractures to both his arm and leg during the incident.
LSN Malaysia ·
IPOH, Sept 24 — A traffic policeman was seriously injured after being rammed by a motorist who attempted to flee a roadblock in Ipoh on Wednesday.
The officer sustained a fractured arm and fractured leg after being struck by the vehicle during the enforcement operation. He was subsequently treated for his injuries.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident, which is understood to involve a driver who refused to stop at the checkpoint. Authorities are working to identify the driver and the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run incident.
The incident highlights the dangers faced by traffic enforcement personnel during routine roadblock operations. Police have urged motorists to comply with roadside checks and stressed the serious consequences of attempting to evade law enforcement.