GEORGE TOWN: A woman in her 30s fell from the 19th floor of an apartment in Sungai Ara here – and survived.
It is learnt that the woman fell from the 19th floor of the apartment in the Friday (Aug 12) afternoon incident.
Penang Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said a team of firemen from Bayan Baru was dispatched to the location after receiving a call from the public.
“The victim was found at the apartment’s multi-level parking area on the floor by other residents,” he said.
The victim was given first aid by medical personnel on the scene before being sent to Penang Hospital.
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