KOTA KINABALU: A gardener died after being crushed by a fallen tree at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tebobon here today (June 11).
In the incident that occurred around 9am, the victim, Musri Matali, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene due to severe injuries.
Sabah Fire and Rescue Department Operations Center Officer, Assistant Fire Superintendent Riki Mohan Singh Ramday, said they received an emergency call at 9.08am.
He said that a team of 11 personnel and officers was dispatched to the scene along with fire engines and the Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) unit.
"Upon arrival, the victim was found trapped under a fallen tree while performing grass-cutting work at the location.
"The rescue team immediately proceeded to cut the tree branches using a chainsaw, and the victim was successfully extricated before being confirmed dead by a medical officer from the Ministry of Health (KKM) at the scene," he said when contacted today (June 11).