Tuaran: A woman was killed after her car was involved in an accident with a 10-tonne lorry along Jalan Penampang Baru near Kg Lemawang, Saturday.
The 51-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene in the 4.20pm incident by a Tuaran Hospital medical officer. She was trapped inside her Toyota Innova.
Tuaran Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) chief Kurong AK Beki said the department received an emergency call at 4.24pm, prompting seven personnel to be deployed to the scene along with a fire engine.
“The woman was found trapped in the driver’s seat and was extricated using special equipment.
“However, she was confirmed dead at the scene by the medical team,” Kurong said when contacted.
He added that the lorry driver did not sustain any injuries. The body was later handed to the police for further action, and the operation was fully concluded at 5.45pm.
