A father and his daughter were killed while his son was left critically ill after a go-kart car crashed into them during a race event this morning.
Izwan Isa, 39, died at the scene while his daughter, Siti Zulaikha, 4, succumbed to serious head injuries at the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital.
His son, Muhammad Izz Danial, 7, is currently in critical condition at the same hospital.
In the 11.30am incident, Izwan was observing the Go-Kart EIMARace 2016 with his wife, Siti Suhaiza Seman, 38, and their two children at the open circuit at Jalan Kompleks SUKPA in Bandar Indera Mahkota here when suddenly one of the go-karts came crashing into the crowd.
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According to eye witnesses, the driver of the 131cc-vehicle had lost control when trying to overtake the other racers, and crashed into the spectators’ area.
Kuantan district police deputy chief, Supt Aziz Ahmad confirmed that the incident had also caused injuries to several others.
Meanwhile, netizens are questioning the organiser on the safety aspects of the event.
Based on the visuals of the incident, it is observed that the only thing that separates the spectators from the race were empty plastic barricades.
Some also alleged that the safety standard operating procedure (SOP) was not adhere to.
Astro Awani
Sun Sep 25 2016
The go-kart car at the spectators' area after it spun out of control this morning.
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