PAPAR: Bad weather with continuous heavy rain which lashed various parts of Sabah on Thursday evening led to the death of a woman who was crushed to death by a falling tree at Kampung Laut Kinarut, here.
Sabah Fire and Rescue Department Operations Assistant Director Misran Bisara said the victim was identified as Katizah Juani, 55, who died after being hit by a fallen fig tree that also damaged three houses.
He said the department received a report on the incident in Kampung Laut Kinarut at about 3pm on Thursday and firemen had to cut the tree using a chainsaw before removing the victim.
“The victim who was pronounced dead at the scene was then handed over to the police for further action.
“Firemen also checked the location to make sure there was no other danger at the scene and the operation ended at 5.29pm,” he said, adding the operation was carried out with personnel from agencies such as the police, Civil Defence Force (APM) and Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB).
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