Deadly Industrial Area – Kertih


I was working at the Onshore Slug Catcher (OSC) yesterday, performing tasks related to custody measurement. At about 3 o’clock, word came down that there was a accident in front of the Terengganu Crude Oil Terminal (TCOT). From secondhand information, it seems that a Proton was turning right into the TCOT offroad to perform a U-turn. A Sorento attempted to overtake the Proton at the same moment it was turning in.

The above scenario ended up with the Sorento taking a barrel roll, producing 6 victims. I saw the cars being towed in the direction of Paka at 7 pm. The Proton looked as it had been side swipped, whereas the Sorento had one side crushed in.

The Kawasan Industri Petroliam PETRONAS (KIPP) in front of the TCOT is undergoing extensive roadwork. The traffic flow also changes frequently, as they upgrade the road from two to four lanes. Traffic is fast, taking advantage of the already upgraded section. All this adds up to a dangerous and deadly situation.

I hope that authorities (not sure whether that is PETRONAS or the local Terengganu council) improve the situation, providing better traffic control, and finish the road upgrade soon.

One Response to Deadly Industrial Area – Kertih

  1. Batu Rem says:

    At last, we see a connection between the earlier two article.

    Proton and TCOT = Overturned Sorento

    But seriously, you get U turns at the oddest place, with catastrophic consequences.

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