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Cement Truck Tragedy Claims Life at Penang Hospital

2/6/2026

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An Indonesian man died when a cement truck plunged nearly two stories into a construction site at Penang Hospital on February 6.
The Penang Fire and Rescue Department responded and firefighters arrived at 11:35 AM to begin rescue operations.
The victim was pinned in the driver's seat and confirmed dead by health ministry personnel.
The operation concluded at 1:16 PM, and the body was handed over to police.

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Story summary

An Indonesian man died when a cement truck plunged nearly two stories into a construction site at Penang Hospital on February 6.
The Penang Fire and Rescue Department responded and firefighters arrived at 11:35 AM to begin rescue operations.
The victim was pinned in the driver's seat and confirmed dead by health ministry personnel.
The operation concluded at 1:16 PM, and the body was handed over to police.