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Traffic Police Officers Injured After Patrol Car Overturns Avoiding Monkeys
Two traffic policemen sustained injuries when their patrol vehicle overturned on a wet road while attempting to avoid a group of monkeys. The accident occurred at a bend on a tarred road in wet conditions following rainfall.
LSN Malaysia ·
A routine patrol turned into an emergency when two traffic officers found themselves navigating an unexpected obstacle on a wet road surface. While travelling through a bend on a tarred road slick from recent rainfall, the officers spotted a group of monkeys crossing their path. In an attempt to avoid striking the animals, the driver swerved, causing the patrol vehicle to lose traction and overturn.
Both officers sustained injuries in the accident, though the severity of their injuries was not immediately detailed. Emergency responders attended to the scene and provided assistance to the injured personnel. The incident underscores the hazards faced by traffic police in their daily operations, particularly on wet road surfaces where vehicle control becomes compromised.
The accident serves as a reminder of the challenges posed by wildlife encounters on Malaysian roads, particularly in areas where monkeys frequent roadways near populated zones. Road users are advised to exercise caution in such areas and reduce speed during wet weather conditions to maintain vehicle control.