SIBU – An elderly man was taken to hospital after sustaining injuries in a fall at an eatery along Jalan Pedada here on 24 September.
The Sibu District Civil Defence Force (APM) said it received an emergency call concerning the incident before sending a team to the location.
Upon arrival, responders found the man, believed to be in his 70s, with injuries to his head and hands.
The civil defence team provided initial treatment at the scene before transporting him to hospital for further medical attention. The victim was reported to be in stable condition following the incident.
The response involved immediate assessment and first aid at the location before the injured man was transferred for further care. Such an approach allows emergency responders to address visible injuries and assess the victim’s condition before hospital treatment.
The incident took place at an eatery on Jalan Pedada, although no further details were provided on the circumstances that led to the fall.
No information was given on whether other individuals were involved or whether any additional emergency services attended the scene.
The case also highlights the role of district emergency response teams in providing initial assistance during incidents involving injuries in public places.
Their intervention can include assessing casualties, administering basic treatment and arranging transportation to medical facilities when required.
Further details about the man’s injuries and treatment were not available at the time of the report.
