Teen driver injured after crashing into tree in early morning accident

8 May 2025 • 1:00 PM MYT
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By: Sabah Publishing House Sdn Bhd

KOTA KINABALU: An 18-year-old driver was injured after crashing his Perodua Myvi into a tree near the BMW showroom along Jalan Tuaran Bypass early Thursday morning.

The Fire and Rescue Department received the emergency call at 4.41am and arrived at the scene four minutes later.

The teenager was found trapped inside the vehicle and was extricated by firefighters using rescue tools.

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The operation concluded safely at 6.05am after confirming there were no further hazards.