Driver trapped and killed in eight-vehicle Kota Kinabalu pileup
KOTA KINABALU: A man was killed after he was trapped in a four-wheel-drive vehicle in a crash involving seven vehicles and a motorcycle at a traffic light junction along Jalan Kolam here this morning.
KOTA KINABALU - A fatal accident occurred this morning when a man driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle was trapped in a pileup involving seven other vehicles and a motorcycle at a traffic light junction along Jalan Kolam. The 44-year-old victim, whose Toyota Hilux was involved in the crash, was pronounced dead at the scene by Health Ministry medical personnel.
The Kota Kinabalu Fire and Rescue Station received an emergency call at 6:33am and dispatched six personnel and a fire engine to the scene. Firefighters utilized specialized rescue equipment to extricate the victim, who was found inside the vehicle. Despite their efforts, the victim was pronounced dead upon arrival at the scene.
Police took custody of the victim's remains for further investigation. The rescue operation concluded at 7:55am once the area was deemed safe.
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