Fallen tree causes traffic jam in Miri

Firefighters and Aroma Alam staff clearing the road after moving the chopped tree trunk to the roadside.

MIRI, July 1: A huge tree fell onto Jalan Pujut Padang Kerbau towards Miri Hospital on Saturday, causing an hour-long traffic jam as both lanes were blocked.

Firefighters from Lopeng fire station arrived at about 5.30pm, and they were assisted by Aroma Alam workers to chop the tree trunk and moved the debris to the roadside to clear the road.

No one was hurt in the incident. — DayakDaily