Witness: Heard a Loud Bang, Turned to See Car Stuck on Bridge Iron Frame

(Kuching, 15th) A loud crash on the Tun Salahuddin Bridge disrupted the peace of fishermen, as a four-wheel-drive vehicle plunged into the Sarawak River.
This thrilling incident occurred around 10 pm and was witnessed by a 28-year-old police officer, Mohamad Amirul Azev Shah, who was fishing at the scene during his vacation.
He said he arrived at the bridge around 8:15 pm and began fishing.
“At the time, I was fishing. Around 9 pm, a white four-wheel-drive vehicle came and stopped at one side of the bridge.
“Initially, I didn’t pay much attention, thinking the driver might be resting or fishing,” he said in an interview with reporters early this morning.
However, about 30 minutes after parking, a sudden loud bang alerted him.
For Mohamad, who witnessed the entire incident, the moment was unforgettable.
“I heard a loud bang, turned around, and saw the car was already stuck on the bridge’s iron frame.
“I immediately ran towards the vehicle to try and rescue the occupants, but by the time I got there, it had plunged into the river. I promptly dialed the emergency number 999,” he said.
He added that due to its advantageous location and quiet environment, the spot is often a top choice for night anglers.
A spokesperson from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Sarawak division stated that they received the emergency call at 10:07 pm.
A team from the Tabuan Jaya Fire and Rescue Station (BBP Tabuan Jaya) was dispatched to the site, approximately four kilometers from the station.
“The fire brigade arrived at the scene at 10:11 pm. Based on preliminary information from witnesses, the vehicle had been parked at the scene since 10 pm.
“Currently, the identity of the driver and vehicle information has not been determined,” the spokesperson added.
It is reported that the fire department’s Water Rescue Team (PPDA) entered the water for searches twice at 1:24 am and 2:57 am, but the vehicle has yet to be found.
The search operation continued at 8 am today.

Emergency rescue operation site shortly after the alarm on the night of the 14th.