Police inspect the carcass of the tiger which was run over by a MPV. Photo credit: Bernama
KEMAMAN: An adult tiger hit by a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) at KM 321.2 of the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) here succumbed to its injuries earlier today (Feb 6).
The incident was believed to have occurred at about 1am as the tiger tried to cross the road before it was hit by the Kuala Terengganu-bound MPV from Kuala Lumpur.
State Public Order and Traffic chief, Supt Kamaluddin Mohamad who confirmed the incident, said the driver and three passengers in the vehicle were unhurt.
He also advised LPT 2 road users to be cautious when driving along the highway especially at night, as it was common for wild animals to wander onto the road.
“Watch out for animals such as deer, tapir, wild boar as well as goats, cows and buffaloes which roam the area,” he said when contacted by Bernama.
The tiger’s carcass has been handed over to the Wildlife Department for further action. – Bernama