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Borneo Post
2 hours ago
- Borneo Post
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
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
LPT2 expects up to 60,000 vehicles daily during Aidiladha holidays
KUALA TERENGGANU: Lebuhraya Pantai Timur (LPT) 2 Sdn Bhd expects traffic volume to increase to 60,000 vehicles per day on the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) during the Aidiladha festive holidays. In a statement on Saturday (May 31), LPT2 said the surge was anticipated during peak travel days, namely June 5 and 6, as well as June 8 and 9. "Highway users heading back to their hometowns or holidaying on the East Coast are advised to plan their journeys in advance," it said. To manage the increase in traffic, LPT2 Sdn Bhd has implemented several initiatives, including the MyPLUS-TTA digital travel schedule, available on the PLUS app, to help distribute traffic flow and avoid congestion at specific locations along the expressway. "We urge the public to plan their travel according to the recommended schedule, particularly for trips to hometowns from June 5 to 7, and the return journey to the Klang Valley from June 8 to 10," it added. To ensure smooth traffic flow, it said there would be no lane closures for maintenance works on LPT2 from June 5 to 9, except for emergency repairs, accident clearance or critical maintenance. The company would also mobilise over 300 personnel throughout its operational ecosystem, particularly at toll plazas and traffic monitoring centres. "In addition, more than 160 members of the People's Volunteer Corps (RELA) will be deployed at selected rest and service areas (R&Rs), lay-bys and toll plazas to assist with traffic management and enhance user convenience," the statement said. LPT2 also urged the public to utilise facilities such as toilets and suraus available at nearby toll plazas. Motorists can obtain the latest traffic updates via X@lpt2trafik, the LPT2Line at 1-800-88-0220, electronic message boards at selected locations, or through national radio stations. The public was also encouraged to use navigation apps such as Waze or Google Maps to plan their routes and to contact the LPT2Line for emergency assistance if needed. – Bernama
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Huge impact': Project starting Friday could delay Mass. Pike traffic for hours, official warns
A major construction project that kicks off Friday and lasts through the weekend could back up traffic on the Massachusetts Turnpike for hours, a state transportation official warned drivers. Lane closures will be deployed on Interstate 90 in Newton and Weston starting at 9 p.m. on Friday to allow for the demolition of a bridge that runs over the MBTA railroad, according to MassDOT. 'What they'll be doing is demolishing the roof of that existing tunnel and replacing it with pre-fabricated bridge units. This will happen all over the next couple of days,' Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver told Boston 25 News. 'This is an approach we've used really successfully over the last few years, several of them on the Turnpike.' The impacted stretch of the Pike between Exits 123 and 125 will be reduced to just one lane of traffic in each direction through 5 a.m. on Monday. A zipper lane, similar to MassDOT's HOV lane, will be in place to move all traffic over to the eastbound side of the highway, according to Gulliver. Major traffic delays are anticipated during work hours. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the impacted areas and to seek alternate routes. 'If 100 percent of the traffic shows up, we've modeled that this would end up being two to three hours worth of delays getting through here,' Gulliver said. 'That's a huge, huge impact. So, we don't want to see come through here if you don't have to.' Drivers who need to access the Turnpike are urged to plan ahead using Mass511, MassDOT social media platforms, and navigational apps like Apple Maps, Waze, and Google Maps. 'We know it's going to impact a lot of people. We're asking people if they don't have to travel through the Newton/Weston area on the Turnpike to please avoid it,' Gulliver said. 'We know it's going to be congested.' Gulliver also warned drivers that residual traffic is expected to spill over onto secondary roads in and around the area. 'This is going to be a tough project to get through, regardless of where you're coming from,' Gulliver said. 'You're going to be seeing some congestion on any of those connected roadways.' Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area. MassDOT said that this work will additionally require a shutdown of MBTA Commuter Rail service on the Framingham/Worcester line between South Station and Framingham, and Amtrak service between Boston and Albany. Alternate busing will be provided. A second weekend of lane closures will later commence at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 20, through 5:00 a.m. on Monday, June 23, Gulliver reminded drivers. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Where in Columbus you're most likely to get pulled over for speeding
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — If you've ever seen those flashing blue and red lights behind you, you know the feeling: busted for speeding. But have you ever wondered where this happens to most people in Columbus? NBC4 Investigates dug into the data, looking at thousands of traffic tickets filed by CPD in Municipal Court in 2024. Five locations top the list. The biggest offender is along the outer belt, I-270 Southbound — one of the busiest loops in the city. 'There is no speed in the city of Columbus where it is faster than 65 miles an hour,' Columbus Division of Police Officer Don Paden said. Decades-old Mexican restaurant at Easton Town Center quietly shuts down But try telling that to the more than 1,400 drivers caught speeding along I-270 South. More than half — 722 to be exact — of those tickets were written at I-270 South and East Main Street. 'Speeding and distracted driving,' Officer Paden said. 'It's happening more and more often.' NBC4 Investigates found that many of the locations where people were caught speeding are on the edges of the city, just as you drive in or out. That's the case along US 23. Speeding drivers coming into the city got hit with more than 1,100 tickets last year, right by Rathmell Road. 'People will come up behind us and we've already got them on the radar where they're speeding,' Paden said. Paden has heard almost every excuse in the book. From the obvious: 'One of the funniest things, and I think everybody can relate, is that you have someone that's speeding and you stop them and they're like, well, I'm trying to make it to the bathroom,' Paden said. To more outrageous: 'It was serious enough that you had to go over 100 miles an hour to get to your mom, who's a nurse. But it wasn't serious enough for you to stop at one of the four hospitals that you passed,' Paden said. Whatever the excuse, it did not work for the more than 8,600 drivers cited by CPD for speeding in the city last year. Another hot zone: I-70 Eastbound at James Road. More than 1,000 tickets were given there. However, it's not just freeways. East Livingston Avenue at Lonsdale Road and Cleveland Avenue at Ashbury Road are busy roads where hundreds of speeding drivers have received tickets. 'They see us and they do what we call drop anchor and they're immediately slowing down right then,' Paden said. Others, even with the latest technology to show where police are waiting still test the limits. 'We only got a short amount of time to be in an area to really target it hard before Waze tells on us, which that's a good thing. You know what I mean? The point is we're trying to get everybody to slow down,' Paden said. Sorting through the more than 8,000 pieces of data is how we can show you where along your drive people are getting caught for speeding. More of the spots where drivers get caught the most for speeding can be seen below: Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Homewood Fire Department installs new technology to prevent first responder accidents on emergency calls
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — If you're driving in Homewood and there is a fire truck responding to an emergency call nearby, a warning alert will automatically pop up on your GPS app. The alert intends to give drivers a warning to slow down and pull over in hopes of preventing an accident. 'Responding to calls is probably one of the most dangerous things that we do,' said Homewood Fire Chief Brandon Broadhead. Jason Hamric, founder of Substrate Radio who celebrated Birmingham art scene, dies Broadhead said across the country firefighters and first responders are injured daily while working on the side of roadways and responding to emergency calls. Often times, he said, it's because drivers are distracted, unaware that an emergency vehicle is nearby which can lead to accidents. 'A lot of times drivers are not alerted until we are right on top of them and that creates a sense of panic for them to get out of the way,' said Broadhead. 'This system allows a little bit further notice, which allows drivers a little more time to react calmy and not in a very erratic manner.' It's one reason why the department has invested in the $3,500 HAAS Digital Alert System, placing them in each of their firetrucks. Chief Broadhead said it's also personal as his mother survived an accident as a result of a police chase years ago. He said he wants to prevent anything similar from happening to others. 'The HAAS alerting works through apps you probably use every day. Whether it be through their Waze app or Google maps, and it just notifies the driver and will alert them on their route that an emergency vehicle is heading on their route and on their rear,' said Chief Broadhead. At this time, Homewood Fire is the only department in the city with this technology. Homewood City Councilor Jennifer Andress said the Homewood City Council approved the investment of this equipment last year, as they believe it will help protect both drivers and first responders. 'For Homewood, we're sort of in a unique situation in that we have a lot of state roads and interstates that go through Homewood. So, we have some traffic that comes through those municipalities and can get heavy on the roads sometimes, so nothing is more important than public safety,' said Andress. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
