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TUARAN: Five people were injured in a two-vehicle crash near Kg Berungis, early Tuesday morning, involving a Toyota Hilux Vigo and an Isuzu Invader.

Authorities said the Hilux was believed to be carrying cable theft suspects who were fleeing police before crashing into the other vehicle.

Firefighters from Tuaran station arrived at the scene at 5.01am and found victims trapped in the wreckage.

Rescue operations were carried out to extricate them using special equipment.

All five injured victims, including four from the Hilux and a 61-year-old man from the Isuzu, received initial treatment at the scene before being sent to hospital.

The operation ended at 5.34am after ensuring the area was safe.