Van carrying Singaporean tourists skids, plunges into ravine in Balik Pulau

BALIK PULAU - A van carrying nine tourists from Singapore, skidded and fell into a six-metre deep ravine here tonight.

The Penang Fire and Rescue Department in an initial statement confirmed they were alerted of the incident at 8.14pm.

"There are nine victims in the vehicle and rescue work are ongoing with the help of several nearby Volunteer Fire Brigade teams. Information will be updated," read the statement. - BERNAMA