One trapped, one thrown out in Bongawan van accident
Published on: Fri, May 09, 2025 Text Size: The crash scene. - Pic by JBPM PAPAR: A van veered off the road in Jalan Telantang Ulu Tenal, Bongawan, here, leaving two individuals injured in a self-skidded crash on Friday evening. One of the victims was thrown out of the Nissan Urvan while the other was trapped inside the vehicle. Fire and Rescue personnel from Kimanis Fire Station arrived at the scene within 20 minutes after receiving an emergency call at 6pm, and extricated the trapped victim using special rescue tools. Both individuals were handed over to the Health Ministry ambulance team for further medical assistance. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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