- A 56-year-old worker died after her headscarf got caught in a water gate roller at the Grand Sabak Hotel in Sabak Bernam on the afternoon of Aug 15.
- The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department received a distress call around 3.30pm and dispatched a team from the Sabak Bernam Fire and Rescue Station.
- Upon arrival at the Grand Sabak Hotel water gate, the team found the victim unconscious lying on top of the water gate.
- Investigations revealed that the victim's headscarf had been entangled in the gate roller, and she was pronounced dead by Health Ministry personnel.
- The case has been handed over to the police for further investigation.
A tragic work accident occurred in Sabak Bernam, Malaysia, on August 15, resulting in the death of a 56-year-old woman. The incident unfolded when her headscarf became caught in a water gate roller at the Grand Sabak Hotel.14
According to Ashrul Riezal Asbar, assistant director of operations for the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department, a team was dispatched to the scene after a distress call was received around 3:30 PM. Upon arrival, they found the victim unconscious on top of the water gate.23
“Investigations showed that the victim’s headscarf had been entangled in the gate roller,” Ashrul stated. Tragically, she was pronounced dead by personnel from the Health Ministry shortly thereafter. The case has since been handed over to the police for further investigation.5
This incident highlights the potential dangers associated with workplace safety, particularly in environments where machinery is involved. The local community is mourning the loss of the worker, and authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation to prevent similar accidents in the future.
“The incident occurred at the Grand Sabak Hotel water gate, where the victim was found lying on top of the gate. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department received the distress call around 3.30pm, and investigations have been handed over to police.”
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