In a devastating incident that unfolded on the morning of October 23, the charred remains of a 62-year-old Singaporean man was discovered inside a burning car in Johor Bahru.
Crashed into tree
The burnt dead body was found inside a Nissan Almera at the Jalan Pekeliling Industrial Park in Johor, Malaysia, following a car crash with a tree.
The tragic accident occurred as the vehicle lost control, colliding with a tree on the side of the road before erupting into flames, according to statements provided by Sarhan Akmal Mohamad, the operations commander of the Pasir Gudang Fire and Rescue Station, as reported by Bernama.
The authorities were alerted to the incident around 11:13 a.m. on Monday, swiftly deploying approximately ten firefighters to the scene.
They extinguished the fire and retrieved the dead man’s burnt body from the vehicle, using specialised rescue equipment to extricate him.
The remains of the deceased were then handed over to the local police for further investigation, as confirmed by Sarhan.
Body couldn’t be identified at first
According to The Star, initially, the identification of the deceased proved to be a challenge for the authorities, as the inferno had consumed not only the vehicle but also vital identification documents, rendering the victim’s gender, age, and nationality unknown.
However, Malaysia’s law enforcement eventually overcame this hurdle. The Seri Alam district police chief, Mohd Suhaimi Ishak, revealed crucial information about the deceased to the media, confirming the man’s gender, age, and nationality, as reported by China Press.
Subsequently, the remains of the unfortunate victim were transported to Sultan Ismail Hospital for further proceedings.
This tragic incident serves as a solemn reminder of the unpredictability of life’s circumstances and the importance of road safety for all travelers.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time.