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Six escape injury as tree crashes onto vehicle in Melaka
A vehicle carrying six occupants, including two children, was struck by a falling tree in Jasin, Melaka. All passengers escaped without serious injury in the incident.
LSN Malaysia ·
JASIN, Aug 20 — Six people, among them two children, had a fortunate escape when a tree suddenly fell onto their vehicle in Jasin, Melaka, on Wednesday. The occupants were travelling when the tree came down unexpectedly, striking the car but narrowly avoiding catastrophic consequences for those inside. Emergency responders attended the scene to assess the situation and provide assistance to the passengers. All six individuals were reported to have avoided serious injury, though some may have sustained minor impact-related effects. Authorities did not immediately release further details regarding the cause of the tree fall or the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. The incident underscores the hazards posed by falling trees, particularly during certain weather conditions or when tree maintenance has been neglected.