KOTA KINABALU, Sept 17 — A Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) worker was swept away by strong currents while on duty in a Keningau village late last night.
SESB said in a statement today that rescue teams and the authorities have been deployed to the area, and search efforts are ongoing.
“Our priority now is the safety and well-being of the staff member, while providing full support to his family.
“Sabah Electricity will continue working closely with the authorities on this operation and will provide updates as the situation develops,” it said.
SESB also urged all parties to respect the sensitivity of the situation and allow the victim’s family the space they need during this difficult time.
Earlier, a video went viral on social media showing an SESB four-wheel-drive vehicle caught in strong floodwaters. The team was reportedly carrying out repairs after power supply was lost in the interior Keningau village, about 110km south of Kota Kinabalu.
Meanwhile, Sabah Fire and Rescue Department director Mohd Pisar Aziz, when contacted, confirmed the victim was a man in his 30s.
He said the department received a report of the incident at 9.47pm and arrived at the scene in Kampung Nuntunan, Apin-Apin, at 10.24pm.
“We received a report of a victim who was feared drowned after being swept away by floodwaters while trying to cross a bridge. He was last seen wearing a Sabah Electricity vest.
“Three Sabah Electricity workers were involved in the incident. Two managed to escape, while one was swept away by the floodwaters,” Pisar said.
