Driver of 4WD swept away in failed attempt to cross swollen river

GUA MUSANG: A man has swept away by strong currents after the four-wheel-drive vehicle he was driving failed to cross a swollen river in Pos Bihai near here.

Gua Musang police chief Superintendent Sik Choon Foo confirmed that police had received a report on the incident and that investigations are ongoing.

“Yes, we’ve received a report, but the case is still under investigation,” he said when contacted on Wednesday (May 21).

Another 4WD driver, Maszlan Mohamad, 53, said he was alerted to the incident by two passengers who managed to escape from the vehicle.

“They reached the river at around 5.30pm during heavy rain. Despite the strong current, the driver decided to proceed at 8.30pm, worried they would arrive late at their workers’ dormitory in Kampung Pahong, Pos Bihai,” he said.

One of the passengers reportedly injured his leg while breaking a window before swimming to safety.

Maszlan, who visited the scene later, said the vehicle was found submerged in the river but the driver could not be found. – Bernama