KOTA KINABALU, Oct 12 – Six individuals, including three young children, sustained injuries following a serious two-vehicle collision along Jalan Bundusan in Penampang early Monday morning.
The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) confirmed in a statement on Monday, October 12, 2026, that an emergency alert was received at 6:49 AM regarding the incident.
A response team comprising 10 personnel from the Penampang Fire and Rescue Station was immediately dispatched to the scene, arriving at 7:10 AM to extract and stabilize the victims.
Casualty Breakdown, Emergency Response, and Operations Conclusion
Rescue officials released details regarding the victims and the multi-agency emergency response:
- Perodua Axia Occupants: A 37-year-old female driver, an eight-year-old boy, and a five-year-old girl suffered serious injuries, while an infant travelling in the same vehicle sustained minor injuries.
- Toyota Hilux Occupants: Two men in the Toyota Hilux—the 20-year-old driver and an unidentified male passenger—both sustained serious injuries during the impact.
- Medical Evacuation: Fire crews administered initial medical treatment at the crash site before all six victims were transported to the hospital using JBPM’s Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) vehicle and a Ministry of Health (MOH) ambulance.
- Joint Agency Operation: The rescue operation, supported by Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and MOH personnel, officially concluded at 7:57 AM after the accident site was declared clear and safe for road users.
Traffic police in Penampang have initiated preliminary investigations to determine the cause of the morning collision.
–NMT
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