Van carrying 6 students falls down slope, overturns at Jalan Kpg Pangkalan Tebang, Bau

The condition of the overturned van at Jalan Kampung Pangkalan Tebang, Bau on Nov 6, 2024. Photo credit: Sarawak Bomba
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By DayakDaily Team

BAU, Nov 6: A van carrying six SMK Lake students, fell down a roadside slope and overturned at Jalan Kampung Pangkalan Tebang here today.

According to a report by Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), they received a call regarding the incident at 7.51am and despatched a team of firefighters from Bau Fire Station to the scene.

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Bau Fire Station chief and operation commander Tawang Linggem said all the victims managed to exit the vehicle with assistance from the public before being taken to Bau Hospital and Krokong Health Clinic, prior to the arrival of the rescue team.

The 52-year-old driver of the van was reported safe while details on the six students-three male and three female—will be updated later, pending information from Bau Hospital and Krokong Health Clinic. — DayakDaily

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