KUALA KRAI: A 28-year-old man cheated death after his car plunged into Sungai Durian here today.
The man who was driving from Kota Baru to Kuala Krai, escaped unhurt in the 6.20pm incident.
District police chief, Superintendent Mazlan Mamat said the victim was rescued by other motorists who passed the area.
"Initial investigation showed that the car driver has lost control of his Proton Exora before it skidded and plunged into the river.
"The victim escaped unhurt in the incident," he added.
Mazlan said the driver was later sent to Sultan Ismail Petra Hospital for further treatment.