00:03A terrifying morning for primary school teachers heading to SK Pangi turned dramatic on Tuesday
00:08when the brakes of their train failed along the hilly tenum to Pangi railway line.
00:20Quick-thinking villagers placed a motorcycle trolley on the tracks,
00:25bringing the train to a halt and preventing a potential tragedy.
00:28No one was hurt in the incident.
00:31State agriculture, fisheries and food industries, Minister Datuk Jamawi-Jafar said,
00:36the near-miss highlighted the urgent need for safer transport alternatives in Sabah's interior.
00:43He said that rail transport remains a lifeline for residents and civil servants in the area,
00:49but proper maintenance and reliable infrastructure are essential to ensure safety.
00:55Jamawi, who shared a short video showing the teachers praying for their safety,
01:01urged the railway department to conduct a full investigation.
01:05He also praised the villagers for their bravery,
01:08saying their quick action likely prevented a serious accident.
01:12He says he has called on the public works department to begin work immediately on alternative road projects
01:19to reduce full dependence on the high-risk railway route.
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