(Miri, 7th) A fatal traffic accident occurred on Lutong Bridge early this morning, resulting in the tragic death of a 38-year-old man.
The Sarawak Fire & Rescue Department Operation Center stated that they received a report at 12:08am today regarding a traffic accident on the Lutong Bridge, and immediately dispatched a team from the Lutong Fire & Rescue Department to the scene for rescue operations.
Initial understanding indicates the accident involved a four-wheel-drive vehicle. The vehicle, driven by a man, collided with the rear of a lorry performing road resurfacing works on the bridge. Following the collision, the driver was trapped in the driver’s seat.
Upon arrival, firefighters used special rescue equipment to cut open the vehicle door and extricate the trapped driver. However, medical staff on scene later confirmed that the man had unfortunately died, and the remains were handed over to the police for further action. The deceased has been identified as 38-year-old Philis Entli Analajan.
A total of six firefighters and one fire rescue vehicle were deployed for the operation. Three police officers and three Ministry of Health medical staff also assisted at the scene. The cause of the accident is still under further investigation by the relevant authorities.
On the other hand, Miri District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Lee Beng Chiang stated that the police have launched an investigation after receiving a report. Preliminary investigation showed that a 53-year-old local man was driving a lorry carrying bitumen and had parked on the Lutong Bridge; subsequently, a four-wheel-drive vehicle driven by a 38-year-old local man came from behind and crashed into the rear of the lorry.
On the other hand, Miri District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Lee Beng Chiang stated that the police have launched an investigation after receiving a report. Preliminary investigation showed that a 53-year-old local man was driving a lorry carrying bitumen and had parked on the Lutong Bridge; subsequently, a four-wheel-drive vehicle driven by a 38-year-old local man came from behind and crashed into the rear of the lorry.
The accident caused the four-wheel-drive driver to die at the scene, while the lorry driver was uninjured.
The police have initiated an investigation under Section 41(1) of the 1987 Road Transport Act (Dangerous Driving Causing Death).
The police have initiated an investigation under Section 41(1) of the 1987 Road Transport Act (Dangerous Driving Causing Death).
The police are appealing for any witnesses or those with relevant information to contact Traffic Investigation Officer Insp. Nor Afifah Binti Nordin at 019-5264640 or 085-430479, or to approach the nearest police station to assist with the investigation.
The police also remind road users to drive cautiously and obey traffic rules to prevent similar tragedies.
