By DayakDaily Team
BAU, Oct 22: A man was killed after a lorry veered off the road and onto the roadside shoulder at Kampung Stengang along the Pan Borneo Highway here today.
The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Bau received an emergency call about the accident at 10.26am and arrived at the scene at 10.45am.
According to Bomba Bau, the accident involved a lorry that had veered off the road, leaving the driver trapped inside the vehicle.
Firefighters used specialised equipment to extricate the trapped victim.
However, the man was pronounced dead by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) before his body was handed over to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for further action.
The rescue operation was brought under control at 12.33pm and concluded at 12.35pm after the team ensured that the scene was safe and free of further hazards. — DayakDaily
