Two badly injured in Ranau car crash
Published on: Saturday, June 07, 2025
Published on: Sat, Jun 07, 2025
By: Clarence Dol Text Size: The crash scene. - Pic by JBPM RANAU: Two men were seriously injured when their car skidded and crashed in front of Koisaan Point, just 300 metres from the Ranau Fire and Rescue Station, on Friday night. One victim was ejected from the vehicle while the other was trapped inside the wreckage of the Perodua Viva during the 9pm incident.
Advertisement Seven fire personnel responded swiftly to the scene after receiving a call via the station line. Firefighters freed the trapped victim and provided both individuals with initial treatment before handing them over to an ambulance for transfer to Ranau Hospital. Station chief Rantey Fred urged motorists to drive cautiously, especially on narrow, winding roads and in poor weather, to avoid similar accidents. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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