Sabah’s Lahad Datu–Tawau Road Collapse Strands Vehicles, Diversion Works Underway at Jalan Silam

Sabah’s Lahad Datu–Tawau road collapse strands vehicles, diversion works underway at Jalan Silam

LAHAD DATU, May 15 — The main road linking Lahad Datu and Tawau was cut off this evening after a 50-metre stretch of Jalan Silam here collapsed in both directions.Lahad Datu District Officer Firuz Idzualdeen @ Benetty Mohd Dzul said the road was temporarily impassable and there is currently no alternative route to either Tawau or Lahad Datu.“However, I have contacted the district Public Works Department and understand that they will construct a …

Lahad Datu-Tawau road cut off due to collapse

Several photos of the collapsed road have gone viral, showing vehicles stranded in the area. (Facebook pic) LAHAD DATU: The main road linking Lahad Datu and Tawau was cut off this evening after a 50m stretch of Jalan Silam here collapsed in both directions. Lahad Datu district officer Firuz Idzualdeen @ Benetty Dzul said the road is temporarily impassable and there is currently no alternative route to either Tawau or Lahad Datu. He said the publ…