KENINGAU: Two lorry attendants were injured in a six-vehicle accident at KM11 Jalan Keningau–Kimanis on Tuesday.
Keningau District Police Chief Supt Yampil Garai said the 12.50pm accident involved a six-ton Nissan lorry, a Toyota Fortuner, a Toyota Avanza, a Toyota Hilux and a trailer.
AdvertisementPreliminary findings showed that the six-ton lorry was travelling from Papar towards Keningau when it experienced brake failure while descending a hill.
The lorry rear-ended a Toyota Fortuner, pushing it forward and causing a cascading collision involving subsequent vehicles in the same lane.
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The Fire and Rescue Department was summoned to assist the duo out of the lorry. The two were subsequently sent to the Keningau Hospital by ambulance. Investigation continues.
