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Charred body found in burnt car in Kabong, Sarawak: Fire Dept

Vehicle 100% destroyed upon arrival at scene, official says

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 28 Oct 2022 10:45AM

Charred body found in burnt car in Kabong, Sarawak: Fire Dept
The Sarawak Fire Operations Centre says a charred body was found in a car that caught fire on Jalan Nyabor, Kabong about 100km from Sibu late last night, and the victim has yet to be identified. – Sarawak Fire Dept pic, October 28, 2022

KUCHING – A charred body was found in a car that caught fire on Jalan Nyabor, Kabong about 100km from Sibu late last night.

A spokesman for the Sarawak Fire Operations Centre said a team from the Saratok Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene of the incident at 11pm.

“Upon arrival at the location, the fire brigade found that a KIA vehicle was 100% burnt and the fire was brought under control at 11.40pm.

“There was a victim in the car and the victim’s identity has not yet been determined,” he said.

The fire was completely put out by 11.50pm and the fire department handed over the remains of the victim to police for further action. – Bernama, October 28, 2022

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