Teluk Intan: Eight people were killed and three critically injured in a collision involving a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) truck and a lorry on Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam, near Teluk Intan, today. Hilir Perak police chief ACP Dr Bakri Zainal Abidin confirmed the incident when contacted.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the report received indicates eight fatalities, three critically injured, and seven others hurt. A media statement is being prepared to provide further details about the tragic incident. The collision involved an FRU police truck and a lorry carrying stones, resulting in two victims being trapped inside the FRU truck.

Perak Fire and Rescue Department director Sayani Saidon stated that the department received an emergency call at 8.54 am and immediately dispatched a team from the Teluk Intan Fire and Rescue Station to the scene, which is about eight kilometres away. Rescue operations are currently ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.