A boat accident near Pulau Perhentian killed three people during a severe storm Saturday night. The victims were a 40-year-old man named S. Arumugam and two young girls. His daughter A. Sarrvihka was only three years old. The other victim was 10-year-old V. Vennpani, who was related to the family. Police said the boat carried 15 passengers when it overturned around 10:30 PM.
Twelve survivors went to Besut Hospital for medical care after the crash. One six-year-old child remains in serious condition at the hospital. Doctors moved some patients to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital for additional treatment. The boat faced heavy rain and dangerous waves during the accident. None of the passengers wore safety equipment that could have saved their lives.
Police arrested the boat operator who was driving during the storm. The young man tested positive for illegal drugs after the accident. Officers discovered he had been arrested five times before for drug crimes. Besut police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad spoke about the case at a news conference. He warned boat companies to follow safety rules and check weather reports.
Maritime enforcement teams started rescue operations shortly after receiving the emergency call. They used their patrol boat to bring victims back to shore. Officials promise to investigate what caused the deadly accident. The agency wants all boat operators to improve safety measures for tourists. Bad weather creates extra dangers for people traveling on small boats near popular vacation spots.
Twelve survivors went to Besut Hospital for medical care after the crash. One six-year-old child remains in serious condition at the hospital. Doctors moved some patients to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital for additional treatment. The boat faced heavy rain and dangerous waves during the accident. None of the passengers wore safety equipment that could have saved their lives.
Police arrested the boat operator who was driving during the storm. The young man tested positive for illegal drugs after the accident. Officers discovered he had been arrested five times before for drug crimes. Besut police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad spoke about the case at a news conference. He warned boat companies to follow safety rules and check weather reports.
Maritime enforcement teams started rescue operations shortly after receiving the emergency call. They used their patrol boat to bring victims back to shore. Officials promise to investigate what caused the deadly accident. The agency wants all boat operators to improve safety measures for tourists. Bad weather creates extra dangers for people traveling on small boats near popular vacation spots.
