January 22, 2015
One killed, another injured in an accident near Menora tunnel
A short video featuring an accident victim trapped inside a burning car and died in an accident at KM 254.8 North-South Highway.
The video is going viral on the social media.
The accident occurred at about 9am on Thursday involving a car and trailer.
The driver of the car did not survive the collision
In the 40 seconds video, it showed a group of motorists trying to help the man out from the burning vehicle but the intense heat prevented them from prying open the twisted door.
According to police, the man died in the accident while another passenger was seriously injured. The victim sought treatment at the Kuala Kangsar Hospital.
Motorists trying to help one of the victims to escape from the burning vehicle
The lorry driver and his assistant escaped unhurt.
It was understood the car was heading towards Kuala Kangsar when the accident occurred.
Video credit: Daily Traffic Report (Facebook)
Video credit: Daily Traffic Report (Facebook)