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The condition of the Perodua Viva after the accident at Jalan Pujut-Miri.
The condition of the Perodua Viva after the accident at Jalan Pujut-Miri.

MIRI: A female teacher from a private school here was killed in an accident at Jalan Pujut-Miri yesterday.

State Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department Deputy chief, DSP Bingkok John said the deceased was identified as Shirline Raga, 26.

He said initial investigation revealed that Shirline was heading to the city centre from Pujut when the accident occurred at 4.45am.

“The victim was believed to have lost control of her car, causing the vehicle to skid and crashed into a tree. She was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Her body was sent to Miri Hospital for further action,” he said.

Bingkok said police were investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

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