Three boats on fire off Sabah coast


The three boats on fire as seen from shore,

KOTA KINABALU: Authorities are carrying out investigations to find out the cause of boat fires off Sandakan waters which resulted in the destruction of three boats and injuries to five workers.

Sandakan Fire and Rescue Department chief Haikal Jimmy Ngali Abdullah said the five injured workers were still receiving treatment at the hospital and will have their statements taken by police later.

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