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SANDAKAN: A 23-year-old foreign man sustained minor injuries after his Proton Iswara skidded off the road and fell into a water-filled drain at Jalan Utara, Mile 3, on Thursday night.

District Fire and Rescue Station Chief Severinus @ Mohd Nidzam Sainkui said firefighters rescued the victim upon arriving at the scene.

He was handed over to an ambulance team and taken to the Duchess of Kent Hospital for further treatment.

The station received an emergency call at 9.18pm and arrived at the location, a kilometre away, two minutes later, with seven personnel and a fire engine.

After ensuring no further hazards, the operation concluded at 9.39pm.