Two killed, 11 hurt in car-van collision in Gerik

IPOH: Two people, including a child, have died while 11 others sustained injuries in an accident involving a car and a van in Gerik. Perak Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Zulhelmi Bahari said a distress call was made at 2.32am on Monday (Oct 2). He said there were 11 people in the van, consisting of three...

Orang Asli woman dies after being trampled by elephant near Gerik durian farm

IPOH: A 63-year-old Orang Asli woman was killed after being trampled by an elephant near a durian farm in Kampung Bal, RPS Kemar at Gerik. Gerik OCPD Supt Zulkifli Mahmood said investigations found that the victim had gone to the farm to pick some durians before she came across the animal between 4pm and 5pm on...