Man dies from electrocution in Bekenu
MIRI: A 39-year-old man died of electrocution in Kampung Keluru Jaya in Bekenu yesterday after he accidentally came into contact with an overhead cable nearby his house. According to Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) chief Ahmad Nizam Sapaiee, a team of firemen from Batu Niah were despatched to the scene after receiving a distressed […]
Jogger dies after a motorcycle collided into him
TATAU: A jogger succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment after a motorcycle allegedly crashed into him at Jalan Kampung Dagang here Sunday (May 16). The incident happened around 5.20am when the 36-year-old motorcyclist was travelling towards Tatau mosque. Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the motorcyclist reportedly lost control of his […]
Man drowns while bathing
SIBURAN: A 31-year-old man drowned while bathing at a riverbank near a water treatment plant at Kampung Sungai Langsat in Siburan here today (May 13). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre said the victim, identified as Bonnie Kota, was reported to have slipped and fallen into the river while he was bathing. […]
Man crushed to death by road roller
BINTANGOR: A 40-year-old man died after the road roller he was in went out of control and fell into a two-metre-deep slope at Jalan Rumah Panjang Ulu Beletie-Pakan on Sunday (May 2). A spokesman from the State Fire and Rescue Department operations centre said a distress call on the incident was received at 11.20am and […]
Man found dead at durian farm
SIBU: A 49-year-old man’s wish to collect fruits ended up in a tragedy as he was found dead in a durian farm on Mile 16, Jalan Sibu-Bintulu on Saturday. District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit when contacted, confirmed the incident and the victim was identified as Dimun Langie. Dimun’s nephew along with his (nephew’s) […]
Elderly biker dies in collision
SIBU: An elderly motorcyclist died while another sustained severe injuries in an accident at Jalan Sibu-Tanjung Manis yesterday. Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the accident occurred around 4pm and involved two motorcycles riding towards Sungai Bidut. Investigations revealed that the accident happened at Jalan Berjaya junction when a motorcyclist hit another […]
Lorry driver dies in ravine plunge
SELANGAU: A lorry driver died after his oil palm fruit laden lorry plunged into a ravine at Batu 26 Sepiring, Jalan Selangau-Bintulu on Tuesday. State Traffic Police chief, Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said that the deceased – identified as Saidi Sahari, 35 – was driving along KM2 Jalan Balak, a plantation area, when he lost […]
Motorist dies after ramming roadside tree
SIBU: A motorist was killed when the pickup truck he was driving crashed into a tree at Jalan Sungai Bidut here today. District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said the incident occurred around 12.30am when the victim was driving alone towards Igan Bridge. It is believed that the truck had gone out of control, […]
Man found dead at home
TAPAH: A man was found dead in an unnumbered house at Kampung Cina Tapah, Mile 22, Kuching-Serian Road here on Saturday (Nov 21). Padawan district deputy police chief DSP Lim Jaw Shyong said Tapah police station received a call on the discovery at 2.15pm, and a team of police personnel and paramedics was despatched to […]
Driver dies in collision
TATAU: A tanker driver was killed in a head-on collision with another lorry at KM11, Jalan Tatau-Bintulu this morning. Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the incident occurred around 11am when both motor vehicles collided with each other when travelling from opposite directions. Investigations found that the tanker travelling towards Bintulu was […]
