Three killed in LD collision
Published on: Friday, April 05, 2019
By: Efa Rizan
LAHAD DATU: Three people were killed while two others, including a two-year-old boy, suffered injuries after a Toyota Vigo and a Toyota Vios collided at Km 36, Lahad Datu-Sandakan road, Thursday morning.The deceased were Chong Shu Fah, 39, the Vios driver from Tawau, and his passengers Chong Soo Feh, 46, and Chong Yee Fai, 15, both from Keningau.
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District Police Chief ACP Nasri Mansor said the three succumbed to their injuries at the scene, while the Vigo driver, a 35-year-old woman, and her two-year-old son were injured in the 6.16am incident.
He said the tragedy occurred when the Vios went out of control and entered the opposite lane after passing through a corner and collided with the Vigo.
“The accident happened on a hilly and windy road. We are investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving,” he said.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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The Fire and Rescue Department, in a statement, said two fire engines and an emergency medical rescue services vehicle with 11 personnel were deployed to the scene after being alerted at 6.18am.
