Double Tragedy: Two Bulldozer Drivers Die in Separate Kelantan Accidents

Tragedy Strikes Kelantan: Two Bulldozer Drivers Killed in Separate Accidents Kuala Krai, Kelantan – In a tragic turn of events, two bulldozer drivers lost their lives in separate accidents near Kuala Krai, Kelantan, yesterday. The incidents, occurring within hours of each other, have sent shockwaves through the community. The first accident took place around 2:50 PM in the Dabong area. According to witnesses, the bulldozer inexplicably veered off the road and plunged down a steep embankment. The driver, a 49-year-old Thai national, was tragically killed instantly. "It was a horrifying scene," recounted a nearby worker who requested anonymity. "The bulldozer was completely mangled. We could only watch in disbelief." The second incident unfolded at approximately 3:30 PM in Ladang Bonanza. A local man, 59, was operating a bulldozer when it slid down a slope and into a ravine, approximately 100 meters deep. He too, died at the scene. Both bodies were recovered and sent to the Sultan Ismail Petra Hospital for forensic examination. Police Chief of Kuala Krai, Superintendent Mazlan Ahmad, confirmed that both cases are being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. The double tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks in certain professions and underscores the importance of workplace safety measures.