Three injured in car-lorry crash
KUCHING: A collision between a compact vehicle and a trailer lorry caused injuries to three victims in the early hours today. The State Fire and Rescue Operation Centre (Bomba) said it received an emergency call at 1.34am on the incident, which occurred at Datuk Stephen Yong Link, Batu Kawa. “A compact vehicle and a lorry […]
Motorcyclist killed, pillion rider sustain minor injuries
MIRI: A collision between a motorcycle and a lorry cost the life of a young rider while his female pillion rider escaped with light injuries. In the accident at KM10 Jalan Taman Tunku, adjacent to the Everwin Supermarket here, on Yesterday (June 28) the motorcyclist aged 21, died on the spot. Miri police chief ACP […]
Trapped lorry driver freed by firefighters
BETONG: An injured lorry driver was trapped in his seat following a head-on collision with another lorry along Jalan Tanjung Assam here. According to Betong Fire and Rescue (Bomba) Chief Vincent Baling Yabi, the driver had to be extricated from the cabin with special equipment. “The victim was then rushed to Betong Hospital for further […]
Stranded mountain hikers rescued
KUCHING: Two individuals with special needs who suffered from fatigue while descending Mount Santubong, were successfully rescued by firefighters. The incident happened on Friday (May 6) when a Sarawak Forestry ranger informed the Fire and Rescue Department around 5pm that the hikers were stranded at level 8 of the mountain. It was revealed that the […]
Four injured as bridge collapses
MULU: Four men, two of them expatriates, were rushed to Miri Hospital on Tuesday (April 26) after they sustained injuries when a bridge suddenly gave way. They were airlifted by a Samling helicopter in the 3 pm incident. The foreigners – one a German who works as a resort general manager and the other a […]
Motorcyclist suffers injuries to eyes
MIRI: A motorcyclist suffered severe injuries to his eyes after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a road barrier on Sunday. The accident happened along Jalan Miri-Pujut when the 40-year-old man was heading towards Kampung Pujut from Piasau. Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu, who confirmed the case, said the […]
Plantation worker killed in motorcycle collision
SIBU: A plantation worker died while three others were injured in a collision between two motorcycles in Jalan Ladang Rantau here on Sunday (Sept 19). Sarawak traffic police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the victim was identified as Atina, 41, from Indonesia. Investigations found that the accident occurred around 1.15pm on a hilly road […]
Two injured after being hit by 4WD
MIRI: A Chinese national and her male friend were injured after they were hit by a four-wheel drive (4WD) on Sunday (Aug 1) at Jalan Cosmos 2A here. Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the accident happened at 6.55am. Both victims, whose identities are yet to be released, were taken […]
Sharp kite strings hurt two motorcyclists
MIRI: Two motorcyclists suffered cuts on their necks and hands after being hit by kite strings coated with powdered glass in two separate locations here over the weekend. The incidents occurred in Tudan and Permyjaya on Saturday when both victims were heading home. Photos of the injuries, which were subsequently uploaded onto social media, sparked […]
Slightly injured drivers despite wrecked vehicles
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Two men escaped with minor injuries following a two-vehicle collision at KM17, Jalan Kota Samarahan-Sadong Jaya on Sunday. Sarawak traffic police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said they received a call from the public around 5pm alerting about the crash involving two cars. Investigations found that both cars were travelling in opposite directions […]
