Fatal crash claims three lives along Lahad Datu-Sandakan road
Published on: Wed, Jul 02, 2025
By: Azmie Lim Text Size: Firefighters at the scene. - Pic by JBPM LAHAD DATU: Three men were killed when the Isuzu DMax 4WD they were in collided with a trailer at Batu 16, Jalan Lahad Datu-Sandakan, on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old driver and two passengers, aged 28 and 29, died at the scene, while the trailer driver sustained injuries. A team of 12 Fire and Rescue personnel was dispatched following an emergency call at 8.52pm. The three victims were found trapped inside the Isuzu DMax and were pronounced dead by Health Ministry personnel after being extricated. The injured trailer driver was taken to hospital, and the operation ended at 12.40am after the scene was declared safe. * 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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