35yo man escapes with minor injuries in Jalan Kidurong-Samalaju accident

Firefighters removing the victim from the vehicle.

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, March 24: A 35-year-old man suffered minor injuries after being involved in an accident at Jalan Kidurong-Samalaju in Bintulu today.

According to a statement from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), a team upon arrival at the scene discovered that the accident involved a white Nissan Almera type vehicle, and the driver of the vehicle was still trapped in it.


Bomba also stated that the Sarawak Fire Operations Centre (PGO) received a call about the accident at 8.44am today, prompting the dispatch of the Kidurong Fire and Rescue Station’s (BBP) operation release team (PKO) to the scene.

“The Operation Commander conducted a size-up based on the SAVER concept, and the PKO carried out the operation by removing the victim from the vehicle by opening the rear passenger door.

“A male victim sustained minor injuries and was turned over to the Ministry of Health (KKM) for further treatment.

“After ensuring that the situation was safe and under control, the PKO reported and left for the station,” it said.

The firefighters wrapped up the operation at 9.50am. — DayakDaily