41yo woman killed, two others injured in a car-lorry collision in Long Laput, Baram

MARUDI, May 3 2026: A 41-year old woman was killed when a car she was driving collided with a 10-ton lorry laden with oil palm  fruits at Simpang Long Laput, 6km from Long Lama, Baram, late this morning.

Caption: The lorry, loaded with oil palm fruits, collides with the car that kills a woman and injures two others.

Marudi Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the woman died on the spot while  a 19-year old woman passenger and four-year old boy were injured in the 11.30am accident.

The lorry driver, a 46-year old man, escaped unhurt.

The department said the deceased was trapped in the driver's seat and was confirmed dead by the Ministry of Health (MoH) personnel while the two injured victims were taken by ambulance to the nearest hospital before the fire department arrived.

The deceased was handed over to the police for further action.

After completing the operation and ensuring the situation was safe, the vehicle and personnel returned to the station.