SRI AMAN: A lorry driver managed to escaped unscathed after his lorry burst into flames along Jalan Melugu Kuari yesterday (Sept 27).
It was reported that the lorry laden with stones was travelling towards Serian from Sri Aman when the incident happened.
A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Sri Aman station were deployed to the scene following an emergency call around 1.15 pm.
On arrival, they found that the fire was still raging and the extinguishing deed was performed.
The lorry driver did not sustain any injuries in the incident. The team completed the operation at 3.43 pm.
The cause of the fire and losses incurred are still under investigation.