A motorist in Malaysia tried to help an accident victim but became one himself when he got hit by a passing truck.
Following the collision, the motorist died at the scene.
Others involved in the accident have received treatment at the hospital. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
After witnessing an accident in the opposite lane, a 35-year-old man stopped his car to assist an accident victim on Thursday (6 June) afternoon.
Source: The Star
According to New Straits Times, he was attempting to assist the 33-year-old driver of a Perodua Axia, which skidded on its own along KM18.8 of the Sungai Rengit-Jalan Kota Tinggi.
Unfortunately, while he was helping the accident victim, the man was hit by a passing Mitsubishi Triton. He suffered internal injuries and died at the scene.
Source: 8world on Facebook
His body was then transported to the Kota Tinggi Hospital forensics unit.
The driver and the two passengers in the Triton also suffered injuries in the collision. They were also sent to Kota Tinggi Hospital where they then received treatment.
Meanwhile, the Perodua Axia driver is being treated at a private hospital in Pasir Gudang.
Police say the cause of the accident is still being investigated.
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