MIRI: Two people had a close shave with death when a motorcycle and a car (Perodua Kancil) collided on the Pujut 7 Bridge early yesterday morning.
In the 1.15am incident, a fire engine carrying seven fire personnel from Lopeng fire station rushed to the scene in response to an emergency alert to help free two men trapped in the car.
The State Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu, said in a statement the men aged 36 and 33 were rushed to the Miri Hospital for medical
treatment.
Alexson added the car, which was heading towards Piasau from Permyjaya, suddenly went out of control upon reaching the Pujut 7 Bridge before spinning and halting in the middle of the road. The motorcycle, which was heading in the same direction, then crashed into it.
Police are investigating the incident under the Road Traffic Rules (LN 166/59).
