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SUV in Penang Bridge crash retrieved

David ST Loh6 years ago22nd Jan 2019Pictures
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The SUV that plunged into the sea from the Penang Bridge being pulled up this evening. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, January 22, 2019.
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THE SUV that plunged into the sea from the Penang Bridge following a crash on Sunday has been retrieved and the body of the driver extricated.

Firefighters and other recovery personnel hauled up the 1.5 tonne vehicle at 6.07pm today, after efforts to retrieve it were hampered by choppy waters since the accident.

The vehicle was submerged at a depth of 15m, about 15m from where it went over the bridge’s barrier.

The body of the driver, 20-year-old student Moey Yun Peng, was removed from the SUV at 6.36pm. – January 22, 2019.

The SUV that plunged into the sea from the Penang Bridge being pulled up this evening. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, January 22, 2019.
The SUV that plunged into the sea from the Penang Bridge being pulled up this evening. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, January 22, 2019.
The SUV, which was submerged at a depth of 15m, about 15m from where it went over the Penang Bridge's barrier on Sunday, being retrieved. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, January 22, 2019.
The SUV, which was submerged at a depth of 15m, about 15m from where it went over the Penang Bridge's barrier on Sunday, being retrieved. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, January 22, 2019.
People look on as firemen prepare to hoist the SUV during the retrieval operation today. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, January 22, 2019.
People look on as firemen prepare to hoist the SUV during the retrieval operation today. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, January 22, 2019.
A fireman lowering the hook of a crane in the operation to retrieve the submerged SUV today. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, January 22, 2019.
A fireman lowering the hook of a crane in the operation to retrieve the submerged SUV today. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, January 22, 2019.
Traffic on the Penang Bridge slows to a crawl during the operation to retrieve the SUV that plunged into the sea. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, January 22, 2019.
Traffic on the Penang Bridge slows to a crawl during the operation to retrieve the SUV that plunged into the sea. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, January 22, 2019.
Firemen preparing to hoist the SUV in the waters below the Penang Bridge. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, January 22, 2019.
Firemen preparing to hoist the SUV in the waters below the Penang Bridge. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, January 22, 2019.
Relatives and friends of the SUV's driver, Moey Yun Peng, look on as firefighters work to extricate Moey's body from the vehicle this evening. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, January 22, 2019.
Relatives and friends of the SUV's driver, Moey Yun Peng, look on as firefighters work to extricate Moey's body from the vehicle this evening. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, January 22, 2019.
Firemen preparing cables to be used during the operation to retrieve the SUV. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, January 22, 2019.
Firemen preparing cables to be used during the operation to retrieve the SUV. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, January 22, 2019.
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