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Motorcyclist dies after crashing into concrete barrier in Beaufort
Published on: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Published on: Sun, Aug 17, 2025
By: Ahmad Apong Text Size: The scene of accident. BEAUFORT: A motorcyclist was killed early Saturday morning after his Yamaha NVX collided with a concrete barrier along Jalan Beaufort near Kg. Lumat. The victim has been identified as Emang Abu, 50, a Bugis and private sector worker. Beaufort District Police Chief Supt Wong Leong Meng said the incident occurred at around 6am as the rider was travelling from Papar to Beaufort. 'Preliminary investigations revealed that upon reaching a left diversion at the Pan Borneo road construction site, the rider went straight ahead and crashed into the barrier, sustaining serious head and body injuries,' he said. Emang was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical officer. His body was later sent to the hospital for a post-mortem. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Police urged all road users to exercise extra caution in construction zones, especially during early hours and low-visibility conditions. * 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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