Malaysia

Firefighters help free student who got ‘stuck’ in her chair

The secondary school student suffered minor injuries and was sent for treatment

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 05 Nov 2024 11:54AM

Firefighters help free student who got ‘stuck’ in her chair
Tawau Fire Station Chief Jemishin Ujin said the student sustained only minor injuries in the incident. - Pic courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department, The Vibes, November 5, 2024

A 14-YEAR-OLD student in Tawau got into a tight spot this morning when she got stuck in her chair while in class.

Fire and rescue personnel had to be called in to free the Sekolah Kebangsaan Tawau II secondary school around 9 am.

A team of nine firefighters deployed to the scene had to use a hydraulic cutter to cut the chair in two to free the student.

Tawau Fire Station Chief Jemishin Ujin said the student sustained only minor injuries in the incident.

"The victim was sent to the hospital and after ensuring there were no other hazards, the operation was concluded," he said in a statement. - November 5, 2024

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