World · Malaysia Bureau
Young child dies after fall from Victoria Bridge in Perak
A three-year-old boy has died following a fall through a gap in Victoria Bridge in Perak. The child fell approximately five metres while walking with his father on the structure.
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The tragic incident occurred while the boy and his father were traversing Victoria Bridge together. The child fell through an opening in the bridge structure, plummeting around five metres before the fall proved fatal.
Authorities responded to the scene following the incident. The circumstances surrounding the gap in the bridge have raised questions about the safety standards of the structure.
The incident marks another concern regarding pedestrian safety on bridges in the region. Investigations into the exact cause of the child's fall and the condition of the bridge are understood to be underway.
The family has been notified of the outcome. The incident has drawn attention to the need for regular maintenance and safety inspections of public infrastructure used by pedestrians in Perak.