Kuala Terengganu:A woman was fatally struck by a car while lying on the Sultan Mahmud Bridge early this morning. The incident occurred around 2.15 am, according to a report received by local police.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the victim, identified as 39-year-old Ainun Wahab, was believed to have been mentally disabled. The accident involved a Proton Waja, which was traveling from Gong Badak in Kuala Nerus towards Kampung Gong Sentul in Kuala Berang. Due to the close proximity, the driver was unable to avoid hitting the woman.

The impact resulted in serious injuries to several parts of Ainun Wahab's body, leading to her death at the scene. Her body was subsequently taken to the Forensic Department of Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital.

The police are currently investigating the incident under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1957.