19-05-2025
Another teen injured in crash against tree at Jalan Lintas
Published on: Monday, May 19, 2025
Published on: Mon, May 19, 2025
By: Sherell Jeffrey Text Size: Rescuers removing the trapped victim. Kota Kinabalu: A 17-year-old sustained leg injuries after the Perodua Axia he was travelling in veered off the road and crashed into a tree along Jalan Taman Iramanis, Jalan Lintas, here, Sunday. This is the second known accident in which teenagers were injured after their car crashed into a tree along the same route this month. The first, involved an 18-year-old who sustained injuries to his face and chest.
Advertisement In the latest accident, a team from the Lintas Fire and Rescue Station went to the scene following a 7.32am distress call. It was not immediately known whether the teenager was a passenger or the car driver. The team arrived at the scene some four kilometres away within five minutes. A team from the Emergency Medical Response Services were also at the scene to assist. Using specialised equipment, the rescue team assisted the trapped victim, who was given early aid by the EMRS medics before being sent to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Advertisement The operation led by Saflan Sapri ended at 8.19am after the team made sure there were no further hazards at the scene. * 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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