A dramatic car accident believed to have occurred in Bintulu, Sarawak, left a female driver visibly shaken after she was thrown out of her vehicle when it skidded and rolled into a roadside ditch. The incident, which reportedly took place around 2pm along Jalan Sibu near a construction site, was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral online.
According to the post, the woman’s car appeared to lose control near the roadworks, causing it to swerve violently, hit a ditch, and overturn several times. The force of the crash was so intense that the woman was completely ejected from her vehicle during the rollover.
The CCTV footage shows the moment the car veered off the road and flipped before coming to a stop. In the aftermath of the crash, the woman was seen sitting up in a disoriented state on the roadside, having been thrown clear of the wreckage. She then stood up and appeared to shout something inaudible, although it was unclear whether her reaction was directed at a passerby, the vehicle, or simply out of frustration and shock.
Witnesses quickly attended to her after the accident, and initial reports indicated that despite the severity of the incident, the woman suffered only minor injuries. She was fortunate to have escaped more serious harm, given the circumstances and the violent manner in which she was ejected from the car.
The exact cause of the accident is still under review, but the loss of control on the road adjacent to a construction zone suggests the possibility of poor road conditions or driver error. Authorities have yet to confirm details about any investigation or whether emergency services responded to the scene.
Online, the video has sparked discussions about road safety, particularly the critical importance of wearing seatbelts while driving. Commenters highlighted that wearing a seatbelt might have prevented the woman from being thrown from the vehicle. The footage has since been removed from several platforms due to graphic concerns, but not before drawing significant attention.
No other individuals or vehicles were reported to have been involved in the accident, and there were no indications of external impact or interference. There has also been no statement from local police or emergency authorities as of the time of writing.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by sudden skidding and loss of vehicular control, especially in zones under construction. Road users are urged to exercise additional caution when navigating through such areas, and always to wear seatbelts regardless of perceived risk level or driving familiarity.
Safety experts often stress that seatbelts are the single most effective tool for preventing fatalities and serious injuries in vehicular accidents. Being thrown out of a car drastically increases the likelihood of death or traumatic injury, and this case underscores that reality.
While the driver in this incident escaped with minor injuries, her survival was likely due to a combination of chance and environmental factors. Observers have commended her resilience and expressed hope that this incident will raise greater awareness of vehicular safety, particularly among young and solo drivers.
As the footage continues to circulate in discussions across social media, many have also called for improved safety signage and better road condition management near construction sites in Bintulu and similar urban zones.
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