IPOH: A woman went through a frightening ordeal this afternoon when a tree fell onto her car along the Ipoh–Lumut Highway near the quarry area, heading towards Batu Gajah. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said an emergency call was received at 4.03pm, prompting the dispatch of a fire engine from the Pasir Putih station to the scene. "The team arrived at 4.10pm and found that a forest tree had fallen onto the front of a Perodua Myvi driven by a 41-year-old woman. "The victim managed to exit the vehicle safely and did not sustain any injuries," he said in a statement.

Source: New Strait Times February 17, 2026 12:20 UTC