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Driver dies, teen injured in Ranau crash
Published on: Monday, July 28, 2025
Published on: Mon, Jul 28, 2025
By: Clarence Dol Text Size: Firefighters at the scene. RANAU: A 42-year-old man died and another was injured after the Perodua Kancil they were travelling in collided with a palm fruit-laden lorry along KM45 of the Ranau-Telupid Road on Sunday. The Fire and Rescue Department said the car, believed to be heading towards Ranau, had veered into the opposite lane before the crash at about 1.15pm. The driver, Sylvester Pius Gulmit, was confirmed dead while receiving treatment at the Paginatan Health Clinic. His 18-year-old passenger sustained minor injuries, including scratches and bruises. Firefighters, who arrived after the victims were taken to the clinic, disabled the car battery as a safety measure, while the lorry driver was not present at the scene. * 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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