21-07-2025
Elderly man crushed as truck plunges into ravine and overturns
KUCHING: An elderly man died while four others survived after their vehicle plunged into a ravine in Batu 24, Jalan Musah Kajah, Song, Kapit, on Sunday night.
The victim, Berain Sinau, 80, died at the scene. He was crushed when the vehicle overturned.
According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department Operations Centre, the call came in at 7.50pm.
Seven firefighters from the Song Fire and Rescue Station were deployed. They travelled in two trucks using a logging road, a spokesperson said.
The team arrived at the scene of the crash after travelling for around 90 minutes. The location was about 46 km from the station.
"Upon arrival at the scene, it was found that a Mitsubishi Triton pickup truck had skidded and plunged into a ravine approximately 10 metres deep," the official said.
"One victim, who was crushed by the vehicle, was confirmed dead. A 43-year-old man sustained injuries and was taken to Kanowit Hospital by members of the public, while three other men, aged between 44 and 61, were unharmed."
Rescue teams and police requested help from a nearby logging company. A bulldozer was used to open access and pull the vehicle to a safe area.
The victim's body was handed over to the police for further action.
Officials said the vehicle, driven by a 50-year-old man, lost control while going through a hilly stretch.
