Thursday, 15 January 2026

Mercedes slams into five cars in Jalan Canna pile-up

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Handout photo shows the scene of the six-car pile-up along Jalan Canna on Thursday.

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KUCHING: Chaos unfolded at Jalan Canna here when a black Mercedes Benz lost control and ploughed into five vehicles waiting at a red light, triggering a six-car pile-up.

Kuching Police Chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, said the 4:12 pm crash on Thursday involved a local man in his 20s who was behind the wheel of the Mercedes.

“The impact caused a chain collision involving six vehicles.

“Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, with the damage limited to the vehicles,” he said in a statement.

The case is being investigated under Rule 10 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 for failing to control a vehicle and causing an accident.

Alexson also urged road users to remain alert, comply with traffic laws and exercise courtesy to prevent similar accidents.

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