Traffic Accident Claims Three Lives, Injures Five Others
Accident Details
A devastating road accident involving a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and a three-tonne lorry occurred on Jalan Pesisir Pantai – Samalaju, 29 km from Bintulu, resulting in three fatalities and five injuries. The accident occurred at 6:51 am today.
Victims Identified
According to a spokesperson from the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department Operations Centre (PGO), the deceased were identified as Nur Azalea Zakiah Jiben, 44; Ariana Juana Helda, 22; and Simon Hiu, 39, all of whom were passengers in a Perodua Alza MPV. Two other MPV passengers, Roslan Langga, 52, and Ningkan Chalana, 50, sustained severe injuries.
Injuries Sustained by Lorry Occupants
The lorry driver, Hessmans Rawing Judin, 41, suffered a broken leg, while two other male passengers in the lorry sustained minor injuries.
Rescue Operations
Upon receiving the emergency call, an operations team from Kidurong Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) and a backup team from Samalaju BBP were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, approximately 30 minutes later, the team found that the lorry driver had managed to exit the vehicle on his own, while five victims remained trapped inside the Perodua Alza. The rescue team used specialized rescue tools to extricate the trapped victims, who were handed over to the police for further action. The rescue operation ended at 8:18 am.
Conclusion
This tragic accident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for all road users to exercise caution and follow traffic rules. It is essential that we work together to reduce the number of road accidents and ensure that those who are involved in such incidents receive the necessary medical attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the nature of the accident?
A: The accident involved a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and a three-tonne lorry.
Q: How many people were killed in the accident?
A: Three people were killed in the accident.
Q: How many people were injured in the accident?
A: Five people were injured in the accident.
Q: What were the conditions of the injured parties?
A: Two MPV passengers sustained severe injuries, while the lorry driver suffered a broken leg, and two other male passengers in the lorry sustained minor injuries.
Q: What was the outcome of the rescue operation?
A: The rescue operation ended at 8:18 am, with the trapped victims handed over to the police for further action.