By DayakDaily Team
SIBU, Feb 1: A search is underway for the driver of a four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle after the vehicle was found submerged in floodwater at Jalan Ling Kai Cheng today.
According to a report from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), an emergency call was received at 12.12am, and firefighters from the Sungai Merah station were deployed.
“Upon arrival, it was found that a single-vehicle accident had occurred involving a 4WD vehicle, which was completely submerged in floodwater.
“Personnel attempted to skin-dive but was unsuccessful as the water was too deep and dark. The operations centre requested assistance from the water rescue unit to confirm the victim’s presence in the vehicle,” said the report.
A bag containing identification documents was found, and based on the documents, the victim was identified as 53-year-old Wong Sing Ang. The documents were handed over to the police.
The report also noted that diving efforts to locate the victim were halted after three attempts, as they were unable to open the vehicle door.
The water’s depth was estimated to be around three to four meters and was obstructed by a cement wall.
At 2.20am, the operation was halted and will resume at a later time for safety reasons.
The 4WD is a white Isuzu Dmax model with the registration number QS 2899 T. — DayakDaily
