In an accident on the Pan Borneo Highway in Betong, an SUV lost control, veered off the road, and claimed the lives of two women while leaving a man with injuries.
In the city of Betong, Malaysia, an unfortunate incident occurred on the Pan Borneo Highway on September 4. According to a statement issued by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), an SUV crashed near Rumah Panjang Melayu Ulu.
The accident, which took place at 5.58pm, resulted in the tragic loss of two women. The spokesperson for Bomba confirmed the news, but did not provide further details about the cause of the accident.
Upon arrival at the scene, a team from the Betong fire station found that the accident involved an SUV with three victims trapped inside. The victims consisted of one adult male and two adult females.
The two deceased women were not identified, and no identification documents were found for any of the victims. The remaining victim, an adult male, was taken to the hospital for further treatment. His identity remains undisclosed.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) later confirmed the deaths of the two women. The injured male victim was seriously injured in the same accident.
The Bomba team successfully extricated the victims at 7.15pm. The statement did not provide any updates on the condition of the injured male.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety. The exact cause of the accident is yet to be established. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected by this tragedy.
