Six injured when palm fruit fell from lorry
Six people were injured, including one seriously, after a load of fresh oil palm fruit fell from a lorry and caused three vehicles to collide on the Simpang Empat Kalumpang road in Semporna on Thursday.
Source: Harian Metro · September 26, 2026 at 7:02 PM · AI-assisted report
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SIMPANG EMPAT KALUMPANG ROAD, SEMPORNA, 27 SEPTEMBER 2026 —
Six people were injured, including one seriously, after a load of fresh oil palm fruit fell from a lorry and caused three vehicles to collide on the Simpang Empat Kalumpang road in Semporna on Thursday.
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The Semporna Fire and Rescue Department (BBP) received the emergency call at 9.52 a.m. and found that an Isuzu D‑Max, a Toyota Hilux, a Toyota Avanza and the lorry carrying the palm fruit were involved, according to BBP chief Zainal Sinsin. He said three vehicles are believed to have tried to avoid the fruit that had been scattered on the road, which led to the crash.
All four vehicles were en route to Tawau and seven occupants – three men and four women – were affected, Zainal said. The driver of the Isuzu D‑Max was trapped inside the vehicle and suffered serious injuries, while another male occupant experienced a heart problem. Four female victims sustained minor injuries and one male passenger escaped unharmed.
Emergency Medical Response Service (EMRS) personnel provided initial treatment to the seriously injured male driver before transferring him to Semporna Hospital. The man with the heart condition also received first‑aid from EMRS before being handed over to a Ministry of Health (KKM) ambulance from Tawau for further care.
Two other victims were taken to Semporna Hospital by KKM Semporna ambulances, and the two remaining women were conveyed to the same hospital by the BBP EMRS team.
The incident highlights the hazards posed by unsecured agricultural cargo on public roads, especially in Sabah’s rural districts where oil‑palm transport is common. Road safety officials have previously warned that loose loads can create sudden obstacles, increasing the risk of multi‑vehicle collisions.
Authorities have not announced any further investigations or legal actions, but the BBP’s prompt response and coordination with KKM ambulances ensured that all injured parties received medical attention promptly.
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