NIAH: A man was killed and another injured in a collision with a lorry along Jalan Bintulu-Miri early this morning.
Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received an emergency call on a traffic incident at 4.48am.
Firefighters from Niah fire station were immediately dispatched to the scene located about 55 km away.
“Upon arrival at 5.39am, the team found the unconscious passenger pinned inside the wrecked compact sedan.
“Rescuers used hydraulic rescue tools to extricate the trapped victim,” Bomba said.
Despite the rescue efforts, Agot Janang, 32, was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.
The victim’s body was subsequently handed over to the police for further action. The driver of the wrecked vehicle sustained injuries to his head and hands.
The operation ended at 6.58am after firefighters ensured the area was safe for other road users.
