Woman trapped in Kota Kinabalu collision
Published on: Fri, Jun 06, 2025 Text Size: Firemen carrying the female victim on to an ambulance. Kota Kinabalu: A minibus collided with a Proton Persona early Thursday at the Jalan Kepayan flyover near the Kota Kinabalu International Airport, trapping a 28-year-old woman inside the car. Emergency services were alerted at 7.52am where firemen arrived five minutes later and freed the woman who was then rushed to the hospital with injuries.
Advertisement The male driver of the Proton Persona, aged 30, and the male driver of the minibus, aged 56, both escaped unscathed. The operation involved 14 personnel and included units from the Fire and Rescue Department, Ministry of Health, and police. By 8.09am, the scene was secured and traffic began to clear. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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