JASIN, Nov 11 – Alor Gajah PKR deputy division chief J. Samivel, 62, died after his car collided with a lorry in Jasin, Melaka, on Wednesday.
Samivel was also a representative for Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate P. Denesh, who is contesting the Asahan state seat in the upcoming Melaka election.
The accident happened at about noon along Jalan Pondok Batang. The location was directly in front of PH’s main campaign operations room for the Asahan constituency.
Police Investigate Fatal Collision
Jasin district police chief Superintendent Lee Robert said police received information about the accident at around 12.45pm.
Initial reports confirmed that Samivel’s car collided with a lorry carrying fruit. However, police have not confirmed the full circumstances of the crash.
Lee said investigators were working to establish what happened. Police will release further details once they complete their investigation.
Meanwhile, the Melaka Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 12.22pm.
Rescuers arrived at the scene and found Samivel trapped in the driver’s seat. Health Ministry personnel later confirmed his death.
Authorities then handed his body over to the police. Officials took him to the forensic unit at Jasin Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Anwar Pays Tribute to Samivel
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed sadness over Samivel’s death.
Anwar, who also chairs PH, described him as a loyal party member who had served the party for many years.
He also extended condolences to Samivel’s family and fellow party members. His wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, joined him in expressing sympathy.
The PH Election Department also described Samivel’s death as a major loss to his family, friends and party colleagues.
It recognised his contributions, especially his commitment to the ongoing Melaka election campaign.
Asahan Candidate Rushes to Accident Scene
Samivel had played an important role in supporting Denesh’s campaign.
At the time of the accident, Denesh was visiting residents in Kampung Jus Permai. He rushed to the scene after receiving news of the incident.
The tragedy comes just three days before polling day for the Melaka state election, scheduled for Nov 14.
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