THREE people were killed while another was seriously injured when the four-wheel-drive vehicle they were travelling in crashed into a tree in Jalan Deshon, Sibu, this morning.

Fire and Rescue Department Sibu Zone 4 chief Andy Allie said two of the victims were identified as Tiong Meng Eng, 32, and Bryan Lau Pick Sing, 27. The identity of a female victim has yet to be ascertained.

“The seriously injured victim has been identified as Camelia Lee Mei Kee, 23. She has been sent to Sibu Hospital,” he said.

Andy said the bodies have been handed over to the police for further action.

He said a team of firefighters rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call at 11.34am. – July 16, 2023.