KUNAK: The drivers of diesel tanker lorry and Toyota Hilux escaped injury in a collision at the KM21 of Kunak-Lahad Datu road on Saturday afternoon.
Kunak district police chief Supt Rejali Angong said the accident occurred at about 3.30pm on a downhill bend near the Sungai Tingkayu bridge.
He said the accident was believed to have occurred when the Hilux driver slowed down and stopped to give way to oncoming traffic because another vehicle had broken down further ahead.
“The diesel tanker, which was following closely behind the Hilux, failed to avoid it and crashed into the rear of the vehicle before overturning onto the roadside,” he said.
Rejali said both drivers escaped without injuries.
The case is being investigated under Rule 10 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 (LN 166/59).
He advised motorists to maintain a safe distance between vehicles to prevent accidents, especially when travelling along bends and downhill stretches.
