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VIP's Police Escorts In Traffic Mishaps
By Azlan Othman

Bandar Seri Begawan - Three police motorcyclists who escorted the visiting Laos Prime Minister and his delegation this week suffered minor injuries after being hit by oncoming cars in two separate accidents.

Two of them were injured during the visit to BLNG in Lumut yesterday morning and on Wednesday on their way back from the Royal Regalia building. Yesterday morning, two motorcyclists were hit by oncoming vehicles at Kg Sungai Paku along the Tutong-Sungai Liang road.

According to Acting Head of the Police Public Relations, DSP Pg Mohd Roslin, two police motorcyclists, or `prowlers' as they are known, were hit by vehicles.

"While many cars moved aside upon noticing the motorcade, a vehicle from the opposite direction hit the two motorcyclists."

In the accident that occurred Wednesday afternoon, a police constable, PC 4455 Salmizan B. Hj Muhammad, who was the last rider in the motorcade, was hit by a vehicle that was about to enter a T -junction.

"The incident occurred at 3.35pm at the

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T -junction in Jln Tutong near the traffic light next to Taman Selera food stalls. The car was driven by army personnel who exited from the T-Junction.

"The police constable quickly swerved his motorcycle to the side to avoid the vehicle but skidded due to the wet road condition. He suffered injuries to his right arm. The driver's vehicle had an expired road tax and insurance," said DSP Pg Mohd Roslin.

In view of these two mishaps, the police have reminded the public, especially motorists, to cooperate by giving way to the police who escort foreign dignitaries and ensure that the motorcade passes them before continuing with their journey.

Meanwhile, on a separate issue, the police reminded fishermen to practise extra care while going out to the sea during the current rough sea conditions.

"Amid uncertain weather conditions, the police urged fishermen not to venture into the sea to avoid mishaps. For those who insist on going out to the sea, they should take safety measures such as by wearing life jackets at all times, to bring along tools and torch light in case of boat breakdowns," Pg Mohd Roslin said.

"They should also inform their family members, employers or colleagues where they intend to go. Besides, they should also ensure that their mobile phone battery is fully charged," he said. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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