KUCHING, Dec 21: A 38-year-old driver was killed while two passengers were badly injured in a single-vehicle accident along Jalan Betong-Spaoh.
According to a report from the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Departmen (Bomba) operation center, they received a call regarding the incident at 6.45am today and firefighters from Bomba Betong were despatched to the location.
The operating commander reported that the incident involved a Proton Waja that crashed into a road divider where the driver was pinned on his seat.
The two other passengers were brought out of the vehicle by members of the public.
Firefighters then proceeded to extricate the driver using a rescue tool, and after successfully doing so, the victim was pronounced dead at the location by medical personnel from the Ministry of Health (MOH).
The deceased body was later handed over to the police for further action, while the two injured passengers were transported to Betong Hospital via ambulance.
Firefighters ended the operation at 8.24am after ensuring the situation was safe and controlled. — DayakDaily
