IPOH: An Orang Asli woman died when she was crushed under a bonded or covered lorry on Jalan Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands at Jalan Kampung Pos Slim, near Simpang Pulai, this evening in a freak accident.

Perak Fire and Rescue Department acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said his department received a call at 3.16pm before a team from the Simpang Pulai Fire and Rescue Station rushed to the scene of the incident, 57km away.

"A bonded lorry skidded and hit a stall. The accident caused a 54-year-old Orang Asli woman to die after being crushed under the lorry," he said in a statement tonight.

"Another 26-year-old Orang Asli woman suffered injuries to her face and legs, while the 47-year-old lorry driver was unhurt."

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Shazlean also said the victim was confirmed dead at the scene by medical personnel and handed over to police for further action, adding that the operation ended at 5.30pm.

– BERNAMA