21 injured after ferry collides with vessel near Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
21 people were injured after a passenger ferry collided with a vessel near the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal (PSAH) on the night of 1 Sept.
The collision involving the ferry Teluk Bahang and vessel MV Mekar Jaya occurred at around 8.40pm, according to the Penang Port Commission (PPC).
Source: Malay Mail
PPC chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said initial information showed that MV Mekar Jaya was travelling from the Butterworth Deep Water Wharves towards the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) when it collided with the ferry, which was heading towards PSAH.
“All injured passengers have been taken to hospital for treatment. No victims remain at PSAH,” he said.
Datuk Yeoh added that ferry services continued as normal and were not affected by the incident.
Incident involved more than 90 people
According to local reports, the Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) received an emergency call about the collision at 9.58pm.
They then dispatched a team from the Butterworth Fire and Rescue Station to the scene.
Source: Berita RTM
Operations and Fire Division assistant director John Sagun Francis said the accident involved the passenger ferry Teluk Bahang and a ship.
92 people, including passengers, were involved in the incident.
Six passengers suffered serious injuries
Initial reports showed that 21 people were injured, including six who suffered serious injuries and were sent to hospital.
Videos circulating on social media showed several motorcycles lying on their sides inside the ferry following the collision.
PPC said it would work with Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) to provide follow-up assistance for affected passengers and ensure the continued safety and smooth operation of the port.
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