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Borneo Post
07-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Driver killed in two-vehicle crash near Simpang Sangan
The crushed saloon car and badly damaged SUV are seen at the scene of the accident. – Bomba photo BINTULU (July 7): An accident involving two vehicles on the Pan Borneo-Tatau road near Simpang Sangan yesterday evening claimed the life of a 30-year-old man and left two others injured. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) identified the deceased as Mohammad Norazfarizdwan Iqbal Inai, who was driving a Toyota Vios. A team of six firefighters from the Tatau fire station was dispatched to the location following a distress call received at 7.06pm. In a statement, Tatau police chief DSP Jame Reis said preliminary investigations revealed that the accident occurred when the driver of a Perodua Kembara, who was in the left lane and attempting to switch to the right, was hit by a Toyota Vios traveling straight in the right lane. 'As a result of the collision, the Toyota Vios lost control and slammed into a road barrier at the P-Turn junction. 'The driver was trapped inside the vehicle and had to be extricated by the Tatau Fire and Rescue Department,' he said. Medical personnel from the Tatau clinic later confirmed that Mohammad Norazfarizdwan died at the scene. The driver of the Kembara and a passenger sustained injuries and were first treated at the Tatau clinic before being referred to Nyabau Hospital in Bintulu for further medical attention. The case is currently being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Jame reminded motorists to always exercise caution while driving and to comply with all traffic regulations to avoid such incidents. Those who witnessed the accident or have relevant information can contact the investigating officer or the Tatau police station on 086-584615. jame reis lead Pan Borneo-Tatau Simpang Sangan Tatau fire station
Borneo Post
14-06-2025
- Borneo Post
Two men killed in van crash along Pan Borneo Highway near Semanok Bridge
The wrecked van lies overturned on the road near KM16 of the Pan Borneo Highway following a fatal crash that claimed two lives early this morning. TATAU (June 14): Two men were killed in a single-vehicle crash along KM16 of the Pan Borneo Highway before the Semanok Bridge early this morning. Tatau District Police Chief DSP Jame Reis said the incident occurred around 7.30am and involved a van travelling from Tatau towards Bintulu. 'Initial investigations suggest the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn multiple times. 'Both the driver and the passenger were thrown out of the van,' he said in a statement today. Jame added that both victims, aged 24 and 18, of Chinese descent, were pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel from Tatau Health Clinic. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. He urged the public not to speculate or spread unverified information regarding the incident, as it could cause unnecessary distress to the community. 'Anyone who witnessed the accident or has relevant information is encouraged to contact Traffic Investigation Officer Inspector Jeffery Jimbol or the Tatau Traffic Department at 086-584615,' DSP Jame said. fatal accident jame reis lead pan borneo highway
