KOTA SAMARAHAN: A man sustained minor injuries after the Proton X70 he was driving veered into a drain near Taman Desa Ilmu here this morning (July 18).
The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the driver managed to free himself from the vehicle before rescuers arrived after receiving an emergency call at 2.17 am.
“However, the victim remained inside the drain, prompting firefighters to use a ladder to help him back to safety.
“He was later handed over to Health Ministry personnel for further treatment,” Bomba spokesperson said.
The operation ended at 3.08am.
