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Woman's car plunges into river after following navigation app at Tanjung Kunyit Ferry Terminal
The victim's car partially submerged near Paradom jetty. – Photo via Facebook/Cheau Sze Cheik
SIBU (June 2): A 41-year-old woman had a terrifying experience after her car plunged into the river at Tanjung Kunyit Ferry Terminal here late Sunday night.
Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, in a statement today, said the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division of the Sibu District Police Headquarters (IPD Sibu) received a report regarding the single-vehicle incident, which occurred at around 10.30pm.
'Police investigations revealed that the vehicle was travelling from Serian to Sibu using the Bintangor-Sibu route.
'Throughout the journey, the victim was using the Waze navigation app for directions, and upon reaching the Paradom Roundabout, the app directed her towards Tanjung Kunyit.
'Upon arrival at the location, the driver did not realise that the area was a ferry jetty and continued driving forward until the vehicle plunged into the river.
'Further investigation revealed that the driver did not see any signboards or warning notices as it was dark and raining at the time of the incident,' said Zulkipli.
The vehicle sustained engine damage due to water ingress, but the driver managed to escape unharmed.
Following the report, the car was retrieved and brought to the police station for further investigation. The case is currently under review, said Zulkipli. car plunged ferry terminal lead navigation app police Tanjung Kunyit
