What was the depth of the water in the ditch where the lorry fell?

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The water in the ditch where the lorry fell was approximately two metres deep.

A 47-year-old lorry driver, Rosnani Siam, tragically lost his life when his vehicle skidded and plunged into a water-filled ditch at the RTS Link project site in Stulang Laut, Johor Baru. The incident occurred at approximately 8:45 AM on December 24, 2022. Emergency services conducted an extensive operation to recover the vehicle and the driver from the site.
Recovery Operation Details

The lorry, weighing 45 tonnes, fell into a ditch that rescue personnel described as being filled with water. The depth of this water was approximately two metres, complicating the recovery efforts. Firemen were dispatched from the Larkin fire station, and the operation required the use of a 350-tonne crane to lift the submerged lorry from the ditch.
Involvement of Specialized Teams

Due to the challenging conditions, including a portion of the lorry being submerged, the Johor Fire and Rescue Department deployed its underwater rescue team from the Skudai fire station. These specialized personnel assisted in locating the driver, who was found trapped. The recovery operation was extensive, lasting over 10 hours.
Final Recovery and Handover

The victim's body was eventually removed from the ditch at 8:08 PM. Following the recovery, the remains were handed over to the police and subsequently transported to Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) for a post-mortem examination. The entire operation, involving 39 personnel from various agencies including the fire department, police, and Ministry of Health paramedics, concluded at 8:45 PM.

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