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Investigations revealed that the victim left home at 2.30pm yesterday looking for some material for a broom in the area near the river before falling in and drowning.

Tumpat district police chief ACP Mohd Khairi Shafie said they received a MERS 999 distress call at 1.40pm about the incident involving the man, 31, who was installing a drain by the roadside when the bucket of an excavator operated by a co-worker slipped and crushed him.

In Melaka, the body of a 50-year-old man was discovered inside a car parked by the roadside along Jalan Ong Kim Wee in Gajah Berang yesterday.

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The body was transferred to the Forensic Department of Melaka Hospital, where a post-mortem examination was carried out this morning. 

In the incident, Hayani Yaakob, in her 50s, and her five-year-old adopted daughter, known as Andra, were burnt alive after being trapped inside the house, while Hayani’s son was injured when part of the roof structure collapsed.

Police have obtained a remand order for the man who is currently receiving treatment at the Seberang Jaya Hospital (HSJ) and further investigation is being conducted under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.

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A physical examination of the body did not reveal any signs of injury or criminal elements.