Six Student Sustain Injuries After Roof Parts Fall On Them During Melaka Storm
A heavy freak storm that happens today in Melaka caused some extensive damage to properties and business, and a school in Malim also saw extreme flooding and a roof failing down. The SJKC Malim, however, has 6 students who suffered light injuries after the roof parts fell on them around 10.17 am morning.
The Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr. Mah Hang Soon and Melaka Chief Minister, Datuk Sulaiman Md Ali also visited the area to oversee the damage. Rescue teams including the fire department and PDRM were gathered around the area to keep the children safe.
As of now, the authorities are still trying to identify the exact number of casualties and affected areas. The situation around the school is now calm and under control, after parents came to pick up their children.
Enam murid SJKC Malim, Melaka cedera ringan dihempap bumbung kelas akibat ribut kencang 10.17 pagi tadi. – Bomba pic.twitter.com/SoZ5PJajtU
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