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Guardrail pierces van in Kuching traffic light crash
A passenger van was impaled by a roadside guardrail following a collision at a traffic light junction in Kuching. One passenger sustained injuries in the incident.
LSN Malaysia ·
The accident occurred at a busy traffic light intersection in Kuching when the van struck the guardrail with sufficient force to pierce the vehicle's structure. Emergency services attended the scene to assist the injured passenger and assess the extent of the damage.
Photographs of the incident showed the guardrail embedded in the side of the van, highlighting the severity of the impact. The collision raised fresh concerns about road safety at the junction, which has witnessed vehicular incidents previously.
Authorities did not immediately disclose the full circumstances surrounding the crash or provide details on the passenger's condition. Investigations into the cause of the collision are ongoing.
The incident underscores the dangers faced by road users at busy intersections and has prompted renewed calls for enhanced safety measures at high-risk traffic junctions across the city.