The explosion also damaged five other vehicles nearby, including one that caught fire.
Kelantan police chief Datuk Shafien Mamat said the initial investigation by the Fire and Rescue team found that the car that exploded was carrying fireworks. So far, a man in his 50s, who was also the driver of the car that exploded, has been confirmed dead. The impact of the explosion also caused the car to split into two. The powerful explosion also caused the victim’s body to be thrown about 20m from his vehicle. Several of his limbs, including both legs, were severed, he told reporters when met at the scene.
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Malaysian police turn back hundreds trying to break travel ban across districts and states
A police officer checks the documents of a driver in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, on May 10, 2021.PHOTO: REUTERS
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MORE than 500 vehicles attempting to enter Kelantan without an interstate travel permit were ordered to turn back yesterday, said Kelantan police chief Shafien Mamat.
He said the number was recorded between 12am and 5pm yesterday, at the three main entry points to the state: Gua Musang, Pasir Puteh and Jeli.
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Kelantan Police Chief, Datuk Shafien Mamat (second left) inspecting the roadblock at Jalan Bunut Susu, Mukim Bunut Susu, Pasir Mas, May 8, 2021. Bernama pic
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PASIR MAS, May 9 More than 500 vehicles attempting to enter the state without interstate travel permit were ordered to turn back yesterday, said Kelantan police chief Datuk Shafien Mamat.
He said the number was recorded between 12 am and 5 pm yesterday, at the three main entry points to the state, namely, Gua Musang, Pasir Puteh and Jeli.
Apart from not having interstate permit letter, Shafien said there were also a handful of road users who only produced the permit without verification of any police station.