Penampang:Six individuals, including three children, were injured in a collision involving two vehicles on Jalan Bundusan early this morning.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) reported that the seriously injured included a 37-year-old woman who was driving a Perodua Axia, an eight-year-old boy, and a five-year-old girl. An infant was also involved but sustained only minor injuries.

In the other vehicle, a Toyota Hilux, a 20-year-old driver and another unidentified male suffered serious injuries. The JBPM received an emergency call at 649 am, prompting a response from a team of 10 personnel from the Penampang Fire and Rescue Station, who arrived at the scene by 710 am.

The victims were initially treated by the fire crew before being taken to the hospital using the department's Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) vehicle and a Ministry of Health (MOH) ambulance for further care. The operation, supported by police and MOH personnel, was completed at 757 am after the area was deemed safe and secure.