In Petaling Jaya, two people were killed when an uprooted tree fell onto two vehicles on Jalan Bukit Belacan in Ampang on Tuesday afternoon, said Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar.
According to Mukhtar, the tree crashed into a car and a motorcycle, resulting in the death of the 65-year-old car driver at the scene.
Medical officers from the Health Ministry have confirmed the driver’s death.
Ampang Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Azam Ismail also confirmed that the motorcyclist, who was rushed to Hospital Ampang, had died.
“Cleanup works are currently underway in the area,” said Ismail.
