A fatal crash involving a Perodua Kancil and a sand lorry has taken the life of a 14-day-old newborn and left the rest of his family members seriously injured. 

The accident took place near Kampung Gelung Gajah, Bakar Bata in Ayer Tawar this morning. The Perodua Kancil was occupied with a total of five family members, including the newborn who unfortunately did not survive the car crash. The car was believed to have hit two cows before colliding with the lorry. 

When firefighters arrived at the scene, a man and three children have been rescued and taken to hospital by the passersby, while a woman was still stuck in the front passenger seat, according to Ayer Tawar Fire and Rescue Station Chief of Operations, Suhaimi Nijar.

"The fire brigade released the victim using special equipment before handing her over to the medical team. At the time, the newborn had already been removed from the vehicle and handed over to the police." he added.

Source: Info Semasa Official