SEMPORNA: Five men were injured when the Proton Iswara they were travelling in skidded and rammed onto a lamp post at Kampung Kubang Jaya, here, on Monday.
One of the victims aged between 17 and 24 was seriously injured, while four others suffered minor injuries.
A State Fire and Rescue Department spokesperson said the department received a distress call following the 4.53pm incident and seven personnel from Semporna Fire and Rescue station rushed to the scene in a fire engine and an EMRS vehicle.
“The team reported that four of the victims have been sent to the hospital by members of public before their arrival.
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The operation ended at 5.52pm after the firemen ensured that there were no other dangers at the scene.
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