SIBU — Eighteen passengers were injured when an express bus, carrying 28 people including the driver, overturned at Simpang Pangkalan Majau on Jalan Kapit/Song near Kanowit yesterday afternoon.

According to Sibu Zone Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) chief Andy Alie, the injured—12 men and 6 women—received treatment at Kanowit Hospital. Emergency responders, alerted at 2:18 pm, found passengers exiting through the emergency door. One woman with an open leg wound was given first aid at the scene.

Three ambulances were used to transport the injured to the hospital. Fortunately, no one was trapped in the bus. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the police.