Two-vehicle crash claims one life, injures 10
KUCHING: A two-vehicle collision near Sungai Alit along Jalan Bintulu-Sibu has resulted in one fatality and left 10 others injured. The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre said it received a distress call about the accident at 2.25pm today (Apr 12) and promptly dispatched firefighters from the Selangau fire station to the scene. […]
871 road accidents from Jan to March this year
BY ARIANA FIDELIA MIRI: Miri Division recorded a total of 871 road accidents from January to March this year. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said that out of the total number of road accidents, 15 were fatal. “I was informed by the police that six fatal accidents occurred on the Miri-Bintulu Road. The […]
Two dead, others injured in collision
SARIKEI: A collision involving a car and a trailer truck at the Betong/Sarikei/Meradong Road claimed two lives on Wednesday’s night (Mar 6). Sarikei District police chief Deputy Superintendent Aswandy Anis said the incident occurred at KM451 when a 69-year-old man, driving from Kuching to Pakan, lost control, crossed into the opposing lane, and collided with […]
Drop in fatal accidents, thanks to Ops Selamat
SIBU: Ops Selamat has shown a positive effect with the successful reduction of fatal accident cases or death among road users. Sarawak deputy police commissioner Datuk Ibrahim Darus said that the number of fatal accident cases decreased during Christmas celebration, citing that there were nine cases in 2022 against 12 in 2021. “However, there were […]
Fatal motorcycle crash claims rider’s life
SELANGAU: A 40-year-old man lost his life after his motorcycle skidded and crashed onto the roadside along Mile 36, Jalan Selangau-Sibu last night (Dec 2). Civil Defence Force (APM) Selangau district officer Lt Luke Douglas Dongum in a statement, said the victim was identified as Imizyani Kana Chat. He stated that they were alerted of […]
Fatal collision claims one life in Sibu
SIBU: A man died while four others sustained injuries following a two-vehicle crash at Lorong Ulu Oya 8, Jalan Ulu Oya here, today (Nov 11). The fatal accident happened around 7am when both vehicles – a Proton Saga and a Perodua Ixora – collided head-on with each other from opposite directions. After receiving a distress […]
Five busted over fight and fatal car chase
SIBU: Five men were arrested for being involved in a fight as well as causing the death of an elderly motorcyclist during a car chase yesterday (Oct 24). Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said prior to the fight, a car chase involving two vehicles occurred on Jalan Alan. During the chase, one of the […]
Early morning crash claims driver’s life
KUCHING: A local driver succumbed to his injuries in a fatal crash along Jalan Rock here early this morning (Oct 24). Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah confirmed the unfortunate incident when contacted. “The 24-year old victim was pronounced dead at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) around 5.40 am,” he said. According to sources, the […]
Fatal hit-and-run on Batu Kawa Bridge claims woman’s life
PADAWAN: A female pillion rider lost her life, and her male companion sustained injuries after a pickup truck rear-ended their motorcycle on the Batu Kawa Bridge last night (Oct 17). Padawan District police chief Superintendent Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the incident was reported around 12.43am. He said it was found that the victims […]
Motorist dies after car crashes into roadside ditch
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A septuagenarian died after the car he was traveling in skidded and crashed into a ditch on the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway near the Industrial Training Institute (ILP) roundabout here yesterday. Kota Samarahan police chief DSP Brodie Brangka said the incident occurred around 1.50 pm. “The accident happened when a 72-year-old man was driving a […]
