Gerik: A man was killed and another injured when the container lorry they were in skidded and overturned into a ditch along the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway (JRTB) near the Sungai Lebey rest and service (R and R) area this morning.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Perak Fire and Rescue Department Assistant Director (Operations) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad stated that the victim who died in the incident was lorry attendant Mohd Desa Mat Hussein, in his 30s, while the driver sustained injuries. The department received an emergency call about the accident at 10.40 am, and personnel from the Gerik fire and rescue station arrived at the scene 20 minutes later.

Sabarodzi explained that two male victims in their 30s were involved in the accident, with the driver having his leg trapped and injured, while the attendant was thrown out of the lorry and suffered head injuries. The victim was confirmed dead at the scene by a medical officer.

The firemen managed to extricate the driver, who was then taken by a medical team from the Health Ministry for treatment. The body of the deceased was handed over to the police for further action. The rescue operation concluded at 12.50 pm.