Seri iskandar: A man was killed after being buried in soil during excavation and pipe installation work at a river sand collection site in Kampung Teluk Kepayang, Bota Kiri, Seri Iskandar, today. Perak Fire and Rescue Department acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said three other victims, who were local men, were rescued in the 5 pm incident.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, a team of firemen dispatched to the scene found three victims trapped in a sand pump while another victim was completely buried. Witnesses reported that two workers observed the soil around the excavation area beginning to collapse and fall into a drain they were digging. They attempted to assist in pulling out the victims. The drain being excavated was estimated to be three metres deep.

Three victims, aged between 28 and 38, were rescued at about 6.30 pm after being buried up to chest level. They sustained injuries. The fourth victim, who was fully buried, was confirmed dead at the scene. The body of the 26-year-old victim was recovered at 7.59 pm and sent to Seri Iskandar Hospital for a post-mortem.