JOHOR BAHRU, May 14 — A married couple had a harrowing encounter when their vehicle collided with an elephant at KM 50 of the Johor Bahru-Mersing road last night.
JOHOR BAHRU, May 14 — A married couple had a harrowing encounter when their vehicle collided with an elephant at KM 50 of the Johor Bahru-Mersing road last night.
Kota Tinggi District Police Chief Supt Yusof Othman said the incident occurred at around 9.20pm, as the 40- and 38-year-old couple were travelling in a Perodua Alza from Kota Tinggi to Mersing.
“Suddenly, four elephants crossed the road at the location, and the driver was unable to avoid hitting one of them.
“The impact caused significant damage to the front of the vehicle, but fortunately, both occupants escaped uninjured,” he said in a statement.
He added that the elephants, including the one involved in the collision, are believed to have retreated into a nearby forest after the crash. The couple has since lodged a police report for documentation and insurance purposes.
Yusof also urged the relevant authorities to step up monitoring in the area, noting that the road is frequently used by wildlife, particularly at night. — Bernama
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