Motorist killed in car crash
KUCHING: A man died on the spot after the car he was driving crashed and landed on its side at Jalan Sultan Tengah today. A spokesman from the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department operations centre said firemen from Petra Jaya station were despatched to the scene after receiving a distress call around 8.35 am. The […]
Tibet Airlines passenger jet catches fire
BEIJING: A Tibet Airlines plane caught fire on Thursday at a Chinese airport after veering off the runway, but all passengers and crew were “safely evacuated”, the airline said. The flight, carrying 113 passengers and nine crew, was headed from the southwestern city of Chongqing to Tibet’s Nyingchi when crew noticed “abnormalities” and “suspended take […]
Elderly woman hit by car, dies
BINTULU: An elderly farmer died from severe injuries after she was hit by a car while crossing the road along Mile 31, Jalan Miri-Bintulu last Saturday. Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Bingkok John when contacted today, confirmed that the fatal accident happened around 5.50pm. “Preliminary investigation found that the accident occurred when the car driven […]
Man found died under rubble
SERIAN: The missing man was found dead under the rubble of a collapsed building, last Tuesday morning (May 3). Serian OCPD DSP Aswandy Anis stated that the victim’s body was discovered by a team during a search operations. He said it was believed the victim was cleaning work when the building collapsed on him. “The […]
Man pleads not guilty to assaulting Good Samaritan
KUCHING: A man pleaded not guilty before the Sessions Court here on Thursday (April 28) on charges of beating a man with a cane during a fatal road accident. Amran Salleh, 42, made the plea after a charge was read out by an interpreter before judge Maris Agan. According to the charge, he intentionally caused […]
Motorcycle accident in Mukah claims one life
MUKAH: A youth died on the spot in an accident along Jalan Kampung Jebungan here. In a statement, Sarawak traffic police chief Supt Bingkok John said the fatality happened around 12.15am, Monday (April 25) when the victim was riding his motorcycle to Kampung Jebungan from Kampung Penakub. “It was believed that the motorcycle skidded and […]
Elderly man dies in car crash
KUCHING: An elderly man was killed in a single-car accident along Jalan Stutong Baru here this morning. A passenger, his five-year-old granddaughter, came out unhurt. The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre said a distress call was received at around 7.30am and rescuers were immediately directed to the scene. “Upon arrival at the […]
Motorcyclist killed in collision with lorry
KUCHING: A motorcyclist was killed in an accident along Jalan Astana, Petra Jaya here on Wednesday (April 20). Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Bingkok John said the motorcyclist, aged 43, collided with a lorry and died on the scene due to serious head injuries. He said the 7.45am accident took place when the […]
1 killed, two injured in Lubok Antu accident
LUBOK ANTU: A woman died while two others, including a student, suffered severe injuries following a three-vehicle collision at KM6, Jalan Lubok Antu-Sri Aman here, yesterday. According to Sarawak Traffic Police Chief Supt Bingkok John, who confirmed the matter, the victim identified as Missi Manggang, 47, was pronounced dead at the scene due to severe […]
MP, rep help accident victim
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii yesterday visited a constituent in dire need of help.“The gentleman had a workplace accident about 10 months ago, causing his spine to be damaged. He is now unable to walk properly and can only move slowly with the help of stretches,” he explained. Dr Yii and Pending assemblywoman […]
