The search and rescue (SAR) operation for an SUV driver whose vehicle plunged off the Penang Bridge early yesterday was resumed at 7am

By Bernama/NST - January 21, 2019 @ 9:58am

GEORGE TOWN: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for an SUV driver whose vehicle plunged off the Penang Bridge early yesterday was resumed at 7am today.

Region 1 Marine Police Commander Assistant Commissioner Rosman Ismail said the operation is being mounted by 30 members of the Marine Police, with the cooperation of the Penang Fire and Rescue Department and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).

He said the search area has been expanded to a radius of 40 square metres from 25 square metres yesterday.

“Four Marine police divers are also involved in the search for the Mazda CX-5 SUV and the driver.

“We hope the operation will run smoothly, so that we can find that car today,” he told Bernama when contacted.

The driver of the SUV, identified as student Moey Yun Peng, 20, was headed to Perai when it was involved in a 2.54am collision with a Toyota Vios.

The impact caused the Mazda CX-5 to skid to the right and flip over the Penang Bridge guard rail, before plunging into the sea.

The 21-year-old Toyota Vios driver sustained injuries in the crash and is receiving treatment at the Seberang Perai Hospital.