TAWAU — A 21-year-old woman was killed when the Perodua Myvi she was driving crashed into a tree at the Old Airport Roundabout here early today.
The woman was trapped in the driver’s seat following the crash, which occurred at about 2.29 am, according to the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department.
Firefighters from the Tawau Fire and Rescue Station arrived at the scene at 2.34 am and used specialised rescue tools to extricate her from the wreckage.
The Health Ministry’s medical team subsequently confirmed her death, and her body was handed over to the police for further action.
A male passenger who was also in the car was injured and taken to hospital by members of the public before firefighters and an ambulance arrived.
Seven firefighters were deployed to the scene, supported by two police personnel and three Health Ministry personnel.
