One dead, another severely injured after car crashes and catches fire in Penampang
PENAMPANG: A man died while another was severely injured after the car they were travelling in crashed and caught fire at the roundabout along Jalan Bundusan early this morning.
PENAMPANG - A fatal car accident occurred at a roundabout on Jalan Bundusan this morning, resulting in the death of one man and severe injuries to another. The incident unfolded at 4am when the vehicle, a Proton Persona, crashed and burst into flames.
The 20-year-old male driver succumbed to his injuries at the scene, while his 20-year-old passenger was found unconscious. Upon receiving an emergency call at 4:21am, eight fire personnel and two fire engines rushed to the scene under the leadership of Penampang Fire and Rescue Station chief Senior Assistant Fire Superintendent Zeno Tingalan.
Upon arrival, the fire team discovered both men trapped inside the burning car. Specialized rescue equipment was utilized to extricate the victims, but the driver was pronounced dead by Health Ministry medical officers. The unconscious passenger received preliminary treatment from the Emergency Medical Rescue Services team before being transported to Queen Elizabeth Hospital I for further care.
The deceased's body was subsequently handed over to the police for further investigation.
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