SIBURAN: An elderly man sustained minor injuries when a banana tree fell on him at a farm in Mile 20, Jalan Kuching-Serian last night (Nov 19).
The incident happened around 8 pm and firemen from Siburan station were deployed to the scene following an emergency call from the victim’s son.
A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the 60-year-old man was found lying along the farm road, reportedly suffering pain in the neck and legs due to the impact.
The team then assisted in safely moving the injured man to the roadside for initial treatment.
He was later handed over to the paramedics to be taken to the hospital for further treatment.
