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CAAM officer dies in motorcycle accident under vehicle in Tawau
A Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) air traffic officer based in Tawau has died following a motorcycle crash. The incident occurred when the rider's Yamaha RXZ motorcycle collided with a vehicle, leaving the officer trapped underneath.
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KUALA LUMPUR — A CAAM air traffic officer stationed at Tawau Airport has been killed in a fatal road accident involving a motorcycle, authorities confirmed on August 27. The officer was riding a Yamaha RXZ when the motorcycle crashed under a vehicle in the eastern Sabah town. Emergency responders arrived at the scene but the officer was pronounced dead at the location. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. The incident marks a tragic loss for the aviation authority's operations team in the region. The identity of the deceased has not been publicly released pending family notification. The Tawau airport, which serves as a key aviation hub for the region, has been operating normally following the incident.