Pontian: A 14-year-old boy was killed after being crushed by a falling oil palm tree in Parit Katik, Sanglang, Ayer Baloi, Pontian, near here this morning. Pontian district police chief Supt Mohammad Shofee Tayib said they were alerted to the incident at about 11.30 am and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel from the Benut Health Clinic.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, initial investigations revealed that the victim had accompanied his friend, who was carrying out drainage work, and was resting on a nearby bridge when he was crushed by the falling tree. Mohammad Shofee stated that the investigation found no elements of foul play and the case has been classified as sudden death.

He urged anyone with information about the incident to contact investigating officer Sergeant Major Mohd Aziz Othman at 019-7973696 or the Pontian district police headquarters hotline at 07-6869999.