Summary
- A ferry carrying an estimated 92 people was involved in a collision near Penang Sentral Ferry Terminal in Butterworth.
- The incident involved the Teluk Bahang ferry and another vessel that had yet to be identified.
- An estimated six people suffered injuries and were taken to hospital.
- The terminal was later reported calm and under control, while other passengers had dispersed.
BUTTERWORTH, September 1 — An estimated six people were injured after a ferry collided with another vessel near the Penang Sentral Ferry Terminal on Monday night.
According to preliminary information from the Fire and Rescue Department. The incident involved the Teluk Bahang ferry and an unidentified vessel, with an estimated 92 people affected.
Firefighters received an emergency call at 9.58pm and arrived at 10.07pm. The injured were taken to hospital by Penang Port and other ambulances.
The terminal was later reported calm and under control, while the remaining passengers had dispersed. Authorities said casualty figures remain preliminary and may change as information is verified.
Photo By: Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia Negeri Pulau Pinang.
