TATAU: A 60-year-old man had a close call after his pickup truck skidded out of control and plunged about 10 metres into a ravine early on today (Sep 9).
The accident happened at around 12.40 am along Jalan Budi Nasib Oil Mill, with the Toyota Hilux vehicle ending up at the bottom of the ravine beside the road.
The Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) said firefighters from Tatau station were dispatched to the scene, about 27km away, following a distress call.
Upon arrival, the team found the driver already out of the vehicle with the help of members of the public. The victim suffered only minor injuries to his face and was reported to be in stable condition.
As he had already been safely evacuated from the vehicle, no rescue operation was required.
He was later taken to hospital for further medical attention by members of the public in a private vehicle. Once the situation was deemed safe, the operation ended at around 1.20 am.
