KUCHING: Three men were killed when the car they were travelling in skidded and struck a tree along Jalan Bako here on Tuesday.
Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said early investigation found that the victims were heading towards Bako from the city during the 6.39pm tragedy.
“The victims had to be extricated from the wreckage by rescuers and they were pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics from the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH),” he said on Wednesday (Sept 29).
ACP Ahsmon said the bodies were handed over to the SGH Forensics Department for autopsy.
“The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.”
He urged members of the public who have any information on the fatal accident to come forward and assist investigation.
“Those who witnessed the incident can share their information with the Kuching District Police Headquarters Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department or call the investigating officer at 016-8129617.”
