Express bus skids into ravine in Lahad Datu

Firemen on the scene after an express bus skidded and plunged into a ravine at Batu 9, Jalan Silam. - Pic courtesy of Fire and Rescue Dept.
Firemen on the scene after an express bus skidded and plunged into a ravine at Batu 9, Jalan Silam. - Pic courtesy of Fire and Rescue Dept.
By Bernama - June 21, 2024 @ 12:51am

LAHAD DATU: An express bus skidded and plunged into a ravine at Batu 9, Jalan Silam, here last night.

A spokesman for the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) operations centre said they received a call about the incident at 9.24pm.

- Pic courtesy of Fire and Rescue Dept.
- Pic courtesy of Fire and Rescue Dept.

"A total of seven officers and personnel were dispatched to the scene, which is approximately 23 kilometres from the Lahad Datu Fire and Rescue Station," he said in a statement.

According to him, the rescue operation is still ongoing, and the number of victims involved has yet to be determined.

"Information will be updated from time to time," the statement read.– BERNAMA

- Pic courtesy of Fire and Rescue Dept.
- Pic courtesy of Fire and Rescue Dept.