Two killed, three hurt in truck collision


SIBU: Two men were killed in an accident involving two pickup trucks along Jalan Selangau-Mukah here on Monday (April 17).

A spokesman for the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department said it received a report on the incident at 11.15am.

He said members from the Selangau Fire and Rescue Station were deployed to the scene.

"Firefighters used special equipment to remove the two drivers who were trapped in their vehicles. "They were pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics," he said.

The bodies of the two victims have been handed over to the police for further action.

The spokesman added that the three passengers in the pickup trucks were also injured.

"The injured passengers, one woman and two men, were taken to the Selangau health clinic by the public before our team arrived," he said.

Subscribe now to our Premium Plan for an ad-free and unlimited reading experience!
   

Next In Nation

Terengganu MB thanks PM for prioritising housing issues faced by Felda settlers
Social media users in awe of King, Prince Albert's humility at Pahang cendol stall
Mat Sabu urges relevant groups to play role in resolving middleman issue faced by fishermen
Five new monkeypox cases detected
Over 300 Orang Asli kids persuaded to attend school, says deputy minister
Penang warehouse collapse: Legal action to be taken against employer, says Socso
Penang warehouse collapse: Four Bangladeshi workers released after questioning by police
National Digital ID: No fingerprints to be collected, says Fahmi
Anti-smoking enforcement personnel will wear body cameras, says Health Minister
Over RM14.2bil in investments received by Johor, state assembly hears

Others Also Read