Elderly man dies after SUV crashes into utility pole in Luyang

2 Jul 2025 • 2:36 PM MYT
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By: Sabah Publishing House Sdn Bhd

KOTA KINABALU: A 67-year-old man was killed when his Toyota Land Cruiser crashed into an electric pole and fell into a drain near Wong Kok Restaurant along Jalan Damai-Luyang on Wednesday.

The Fire and Rescue Department received the emergency call at 1pm and arrived at the scene five minutes later, with eight firefighters from the Kota Kinabalu station deployed.

The victim, identified as Yong Ket Kong, was found trapped in the driver’s seat and was pronounced dead at the scene by Health Ministry personnel.

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The operation ended at 1.50pm.