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Borneo Post
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
Woman escapes with minor injuries after car crashes into timber lorry near Nanga Lebai
The victim's vehicle became lodged underneath the lorry in the incident. – Bomba photo SIBU (May 10): A woman was fortunate to escape with minor injuries after the car she was driving crashed into a timber lorry at a junction near Rumah (Rh) Jamban, Nanga Lebai, along Jalan Selangau-Sibu on Friday night (May 9). Sibu Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Chief Andy Alie said the Selangau fire station received an emergency call regarding the road accident at 8.36pm. 'A Perodua Bezza had collided with a timber lorry and ended up lodged under the trailer carrying logs. 'There was one victim, a woman aged 46, who was found conscious and only sustained minor injuries,' he said in a statement today. Firemen promptly carried out a size-up and confirmed that the victim was not trapped inside the vehicle. 'She was safely extricated using a stretcher and handed over to paramedics for further medical attention at the Selangau Health Clinic,' Andy said. Firefighters also flushed the area to clear debris and ensure the road was safe for public use. The operation, which involved five firefighters and a Fire Rescue Tender (FRT) vehicle from the Selangau station, concluded at 10.10pm. Personnel from the police and the Ministry of Health were also present at the scene to assist. accident bomba lead lorry
The Star
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
QuickCheck: Did a lorry burst into flames while moving on a Johor road?
VEHICLES bursting into flames while on the road are not common sights and will definitely catch the eye of passing motorists. One video making the rounds on social media claims to show a lorry bursting into flames with the driver and his attendant trying to battle the flames. Is it true that a lorry caught fire while travelling on a road in Johor? VERDICT: TRUE Johor Jaya Fire and Rescue station operations commander Senior Fire Supt 2 Saiful Bahri Mahpop confirmed the incident to Sinar Harian, telling the Malay language daily that the department had received a call about the incident at 9.21am on Thursday (April 24). He said that a lorry transporting a load of sand had caught fire while in motion on Jalan Sungai Tiram in Johor Baru. Saiful Bahri told Sinar Harian that upon receiving the call, a Fire Rescue Tender (FRT) vehicle and an Emergency Medical Rescue Service (EMRS) unit, along with nine firefighters, were dispatched to the scene, located 27km away from the station. "Upon arriving at the scene at 9:45am, a type lorry was found to be in flames, with the fire concentrated in the battery compartment and wiring area. "The incident occurred while the vehicle was in motion and resulted in 1% damage to the lorry. "However, the fire was extinguished by the lorry driver and members of the public using four fire extinguishers before the fire brigade arrived," he said. Firefighters on site then conducted monitoring to ensure the situation was fully under control. The operation concluded at 10:10am.
Daily Express
22-04-2025
- Daily Express
Search widens for missing autistic boy in Tamparuli
Published on: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Published on: Tue, Apr 22, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: TUARAN: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for 5-year-old autistic boy, Muhd Aniq Faiz Muhammad Ashraf, missing since Sunday in Kampung Bahagia Dua, Tamparuli, has been expanded to a 5km radius. Tuaran Police Chief Supt. Noraidin Ag Maidin said the third day of the operation began at 6am and now covers land, hills, and the Tuaran River. 'No clues have been found so far. Updates will be provided as the search continues,' he said. Tuaran Fire and Rescue Chief, Mohd Nor Amit, said 12 personnel including three K9 unit members are involved, supported by one fire engine, a boat, and four 4WD vehicles. Additional teams from Kota Kinabalu, Lintas, and Putatan are assisting, including water rescue (PPDA) units. The SAR operation also involves police, marine police, APM, NGOs, drone teams, and local volunteers. Tuaran MP Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau visited the site, with his office supplying food and drinks to the rescue teams. The child was last seen around 1.30pm on Sunday. A family member noticed his absence, and only his toy doll was found in the yard. Authorities were alerted soon after. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Rock hunter rescued after sand nearly swallows him on northern Michigan beach
Firefighters rescued a northern Michigan man on April 12 after he sank up to his waist in sand on the shore of Lake Michigan near Leland while rock hunting with his girlfriend. "Saturday, while at Van's Beach in Leland rock hunting, my boyfriend was quickly consumed by what looked like 2 inches of water right at the shore," Breanne Sika said in a Facebook post. "It took seconds for him to be this deep, but caught his leg sideways which stopped him from sinking more." Leland Township Fire and Rescue Chief Dan Besson on Friday, April 18, said firefighters were dispatched to aid the stranded man, Mitchell O'Brien, at 6:10 p.m. April 12 and found him stuck in the sand south of the harbor. Besson said firefighters got a life jacket to O'Brien and then secured a rope around him. Finally, firefighters helped dig around him and lift his legs out. The rescue took about 20 minutes. Besson said it's unclear why the sand gave way under O'Brien, but speculated he was walking in an area where sand from harbor dredging had been deposited and it wasn't stable. "It's unexpected," he said. "He hit a soft pocket where, maybe, the sand didn't settle. We've never had an incident like this." Sika, on Facebook, said firefighters saved the day. "Without their help he never would have gotten out," she said in her post. "Had this been a single person, a child or an animal I can't say the outcome would have been the same. Please be aware. I don't want this to happen to you. Stay safe and welcome to spring!!!!!!!" Sika added in a second post that the sand in the area appeared unusual and "intense" before O'Brien became stuck. "I pointed and said 'that looks very dangerous.' I step away from that area as the sand felt very soft and pick up a rock. I turn around to Mitch being consumed by Vans beach!" she wrote. "He kept me calm while he sank waist deep in what looks like 2 inches of water!" Sika wrote she tried to call 911, but could not get a signal so tossed O'Brien his phone and he called 911. "Minutes later we had a fire fighter throwing Mitch a life jacket then lassoed him! 3 more wonderful fire fighters then came running and all jumped into action!" she wrote. Sika said the happy ending has turned into a good story. "After warming up we've had nothing but laughs from this wild adventure!" she wrote. This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Traverse City area rock hunter sinks in sand, rescued by firefighters
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Dozens of wildfires spread after dry weather
Firefighters have been dealing with dozens of wildfires across Wales. The combined South Wales and Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue control room said on Thursday evening that crews have been dealing with 42 different incidents, with a further 20 to be assessed. Multiple crews were sent to a grass fire at Pengarnddu, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, which was first reported at 15:45 GMT and had a fire front of around four to five Kilometres (2.48 to 3.1 miles). Another "significant fire" was reported above Troedyrhiw Terrace, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, which services said will be left to burn overnight as the conditions are unsafe to tackle the fire in the dark. The wildfires across the country follow several dry and sunny days but the conditions are expected to become unsettled over the weekend as a low pressure system moves in from the south west. A majority of the other incidents reported have only required a single fire appliance, and control rooms have been inundated with calls, often repeats to the same incident. In north Wales, firefighters are also dealing with a large wildfire in the Carrog area near Corwen, Denbighshire, which can be seen for many miles. Residents in the Trawsfynydd and Bronaber areas of Gwynedd are being urged to keep windows and doors closed due to a large amount of smoke from a separate grass fire. It iss the second in the area this week. In a statement, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service reminded landowners carrying out a controlled burn to do so responsibly and to always inform fire officers in advance.
