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Palm oil spill triggers three-vehicle pile-up in Semporna; six hurt
A cargo spillage on a Sabah highway led to a serious traffic collision on Friday, leaving six people injured including one in critical condition. The incident occurred in Semporna when vehicles swerved to avoid palm fruit scattered across the road.
LSN Malaysia ·
SEMPORNA, Sept 27 — Three vehicles collided on a Semporna road on Friday afternoon after drivers attempted to avoid a significant spillage of palm oil fruit, resulting in injuries to six people, authorities said.
One of the injured sustained serious injuries and required immediate medical attention, while the other five suffered minor to moderate injuries in the incident. Emergency responders attended the scene and transported the casualties to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
The collision occurred when the vehicles suddenly braked or swerved to avoid the scattered palm fruit on the roadway. The exact cause of the initial spillage was not immediately determined, though the debris created a hazardous driving condition that proved difficult for motorists to navigate safely.
The incident has prompted renewed attention to cargo security standards among commercial vehicles operating in the region. Road authorities conducted clearance operations at the site to remove the spilled material and restore normal traffic flow.