Crane hook falls on car, kills woman

Crane hook falls on car, kills woman

Incident happened in Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur, while she was stuck in traffic.

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PETALING JAYA:
A woman motorist was killed when a crane hook fell on her Perodua Kelisa near Pavilion Mall in Jalan Raja Chulan this evening.

NST Online identified the victim as Chin Khoon Sing, 24, from George Town, Penang.

The incident occurred at 7.20pm when the hook, attached to a crane at a nearby construction site, became detached and fell on her car.

The report said Chin’s car was stationary in a traffic jam at the time.

A City Fire and Rescue Department spokesperson said 16 firemen were sent to the scene to remove the hook, believed to weigh about a tonne.

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