Four-Vehicle Crash Near RH Plaza Leaves Two Injured, Sparks Traffic Cleanup

KUCHING: Two individuals escaped with minor injuries following a four-vehicle road accident along Jalan Lapangan Terbang near RH Plaza.

Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said an emergency call regarding the incident was received at 3 pm.

Firefighters from the Tabuan Jaya fire station, long with a fire rescue tender and an EMRS unit from Batu Lintang fire station, were dispatched to the scene located about eight kilometres away.

“Upon arrival at 3.09 pm, the team found that the accident involved four different vehicles – two pickup trucks, a van and a compact SUV.

“There were no victims trapped inside any of the vehicles. However, two victims involved sustained only minor injuries and were able to walk unassisted,” said a Bomba statement.

Firefighters proceeded to perform clean-up operations to clear an oil spill off the road surface using a hose line connected to the fire appliance’s water tank to prevent further hazards.

The operation was brought under control at 3.34 pm and officially concluded at 3.43 pm after the area was secured.

All four vehicles involved were damaged in the collision.