Sepanggar multi-vehicle crash kills four young men

A severe multi-vehicle collision occurred in the early hours of September 27 near Jalan Sepanggar in Sepanggar, Sabah, resulting in the deaths of four young men. The accident, which took place around 2:10 AM to 2:30 AM, involved five vehicles.

Preliminary investigations suggest that a Perodua Viva, driven by a 23-year-old man and carrying three male passengers in their 20s, lost control while traveling toward Indah Permai. The vehicle reportedly struck an Isuzu NPR truck, a Perodua Aruz, a Nissan Urvan van, and a Proton X50.

Fire and rescue personnel arrived at the scene at approximately 2:37 AM and had to use specialized tools to extricate the four victims, who were trapped inside the Perodua Viva. Medical staff from Queen Elizabeth I Hospital confirmed that all four occupants died at the scene. Identified victims include Ryanniel Robin (23), Nicholas Thomas (24), and Axelord Nigel Alexander (21), while the identity of the fourth individual is still being confirmed. The bodies have been sent to the forensic department of Queen Elizabeth I Hospital for autopsy. Police are investigating the incident under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.