KUANTAN, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- A married couple are feared drowned after their vehicle was reported to have skidded and plunged into Sungai Rompin near Kampung Rantau Panjang, Kuala Rompin today.
Rompin District Police chief Supt Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said his team received initial information regarding the incident at 5.40 pm.
“Initial investigation is being carried out and the fire brigade has begun a search at the location of the incident amid the strong river currents,” he said in a statement tonight.
Meanwhile, a spokesman for the Pahang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) said an emergency call was received at 4.55 pm and 10 personnel were deployed to the scene.
He said the search and rescue operation was still being conducted as of 8 pm tonight.
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