Three killed, one injured after car plunges into five-metre-deep ravine
LAHAD DATU: Three men were killed while another was injured after the car they were travelling in skidded before plunging into a ravine along Jalan Hutan Simpan Bagahak here tonight.
Lahad Datu witnessed a tragic accident involving a car that plunged into a deep ravine, resulting in three fatalities and one injury. The incident occurred on Jalan Hutan Simpan Bagahak around 7:38 PM tonight. The Proton Aeroback, driven by the driver who lost control of the vehicle, skidded and crashed into the ravine, which was five meters deep.
Lahad Datu Fire and Rescue Station chief Sumsoa Rashid received an emergency call at the reported time and confirmed the arrival of firefighters. Upon their arrival, four men were found involved in the accident; however, three were confirmed dead by Health Ministry personnel at the scene. The sole survivor was rushed to the hospital.
The police took possession of the victims' bodies, and the operation concluded at 8:45 PM once the area was declared safe. The identities of the deceased individuals had not been established at the time of the report.
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