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Penampang car crash leaves one dead and one critical
A fatal car accident occurred early Saturday morning at the JPJ roundabout on Jalan Bundusan in Penampang. A Proton Persona veered off the road and caught fire.
Two men in their 20s were involved in the incident. The driver was confirmed dead at the scene by Ministry of Health personnel. The passenger was found unconscious and remains in critical condition. Following initial treatment by Emergency Medical Rescue Services, the passenger was transported to Queen Elizabeth I Hospital in Kota Kinabalu for further medical care.
The Penampang Fire and Rescue Station responded to the emergency call at 4:21 AM, with crews arriving at the scene by 4:27 AM. Rescuers used specialized equipment to extract the victims. The operation was concluded by 4:46 AM after safety checks were completed. The cause of the accident is currently unknown.
Entities
Jalan Bundusan · Ministry of Health Malaysia · Penampang Fire and Rescue Station · Queen Elizabeth I Hospital
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The critical passenger was transported to Queen Elizabeth I Hospital in Kota Kinabalu.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Both victims were males in their 20s.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A Proton Persona veered off the road and caught fire at the JPJ roundabout on Jalan Bundusan.
- [● 2 SOURCES] One man died and another is in critical condition following the crash.