Miri Traffic Accidents Increase by 45 Cases in First 4 Months; 5 Major Hotspot Roads Draw Attention

(Miri, 25th) Sarawak Minister of Transport, Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, pointed out that according to data from the Miri Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Unit, a total of 1,165 traffic accidents were recorded in Miri between January and April this year, an increase of 45 cases compared to 1,120 in the same period last year, showing an upward trend.

He said incidents involving property damage increased from 1,091 to 1,134 cases; minor accidents decreased from 13 cases to 10, while serious accidents remained at 2 cases.

However, he emphasized that the most concerning trend is the significant rise in fatal accidents, increasing from 14 cases last year to 19, with the death toll also rising from 15 to 20 people, an increase of more than 30%.

He said that the authorities have identified several accident-prone hotspots, including Miri By-Pass, Kuala Baram By-Pass, Coastal Road, Pan Borneo Highway, and Miri Airport Road.

In addition, some "black spots" have frequently seen serious and fatal accidents, including certain sections of the Coastal Road, the Pan Borneo Highway near Suai, and the segment of Miri By-Pass from Emart Riam to Tanjong Batu Road traffic lights.

He urges drivers to stay alert on the above-mentioned roads, especially since the Pan Borneo Highway is relatively straight and prone to speeding, requiring extra caution for safety.