| Achong Tanjong |
A CAR accident yesterday at Jalan Sungai Kubut, Kuala Lurah, Limbang involving a Brunei registered car driven by a Moroccan killed two Malaysians who were in another vehicle.
The impact of the collision killed two friends who were in a Malaysian car. The deceased are Senin Gember, 40, who was the driver, and passenger Ankin Luat, 42, from Mukah, Sarawak. They were believed to be on their way to home for Gawai Dayak celebration.
The driver of Brunei-registered vehicle suffered a broken left leg and an injury to his chest. He received treatment at Limbang Hospital.
It is believed that the friends were on their way to Limbang and the Moroccan was coming from Limbang on the way back to Brunei when the accident happened.
Photo shows one of the cars that was involved in the accident. – ACHONG TANJONG
Limbang Fire Station Chief Kurong Beki said early investigation found that the Malaysian car-driver overtook another vehicle at a corner section before the crash with the Brunei-registered car. Firemen had to extricate the bodies from the mangled wreckage. The Moroccan was pulled out by a member of the public.
A total of eight fire personnel in two vehicles rushed to the scene after receiving a call at about 8am.
He said the Malaysians were killed on the spot, while the Moroccan received treatment from a paramedic.
Limbang ASP Khairol Ridzuan said there are several dangerous areas in terms of sharp bends and unstable road surfaces along the road from Tedungan to Limbang town.
Road users are advised not to speed, especially those unfamiliar about road condition in Limbang area. He said the case was still under investigation.
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