Firefighter who died in Selangor riots was wedged between two vehicles: Witness

(Bernama) – A firefighter who died after being injured in the Selangor riots was wedged between two vehicles, a witness said on Tuesday (Mar 19) during an ongoing inquest which stretched into its 13th day.

Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim was found stuck between two vehicles during the riots outside a Hindu temple last November, the witness said.

Budd Mohsin, a Pakistani national, gave his account of what happened during the clashes at the Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman Temple on Nov 27, 2018.

The 24-year-old said he saw Muhammad Adib fall on his back after being caught between a car and the Emergency Medical Rescue Service (EMRS) vehicle he was on.

The EMRS was hit by a reversing Fire Rescue Tender (FRT) vehicle, which had been attacked by several rioters.

Mr Mohsin said he saw the FRT vehicle crash into the EMRS vehicle.

“When the FRT vehicle reversed, Adib was wedged between the EMRS vehicle and a car. He fell on his back with his legs in the direction of the Caltex station,” he said when responding to a question from deputy public prosecutor Hamdan Hamzah, who was conducting the inquest.

Budd, the 20th witness, said he was not able to see the firefighter’s face but learned later that it was Muhammad Adib.