RANAU: A 47-year-old woman died after the four-wheel-drive vehicle she was travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a river at Kampung Nalapak on Sunday.
The victim was trapped inside the Isuzu D-Max and was pronounced dead at the scene by Health Ministry medical personnel.
Ranau Fire and Rescue Station chief Rantey Fred said seven personnel and two fire engines were deployed to the scene, located roughly 20 kilometres away, following an emergency distress call at 12.45pm.
Firefighters extricated the woman from the submerged vehicle and administered initial aid, but she could not be revived.
The victim’s body was handed over to the police for further investigation before the operation concluded at 2.14pm.
