Elderly driver found dead after car slides into river in Sungai Petani
A 77-year-old man who went missing when his car slipped into a river was recovered dead during a rescue operation.
Mat Yusof Hashim, 77, vanished after his Proton Wira skidded and fell into Sungai Lubuk Kawah on Jalan Lubuk Segintah-Lubuk Kawah. A joint effort by the Fire and Rescue Department and police began a search that lasted two days. At 9:15 a.m., rescuers found his body within a 50-100 metre radius of the car’s location, still wearing his clothes.
Police chief Assistant Commissioner Hanyan Ramlan confirmed the remains will be transferred to the Forensic Department of Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Star. The accident happened shortly after Mat Yusof dropped off his future wife, Nisun Che Mat, in Sidam following dinner and wedding planning for December 12.
Why it matters
The incident highlights road safety risks for older drivers and the importance of timely rescue coordination.
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