Woman injured after SUV crashes into KKIA departure hall entrance

KOTA KINABALU (Aug 7): A woman driver was injured after the sport utility vehicle (SUV) she was driving crashed into the departure hall entrance on Level 3 of Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) today.

The incident occurred at about 4.20pm, damaging the glass entrance to the departure hall and scattering debris across the passenger walkway, causing panic among people in the area.

Initial information indicated that the driver may have accidentally stepped on the accelerator, causing the vehicle to lose control and crash into the terminal entrance.

No passengers or airport staff were injured in the incident.

The woman sustained injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Videos circulating on social media showed a white SUV with significant front-end damage lodged at the terminal entrance, with broken glass scattered around the area.

Kota Kinabalu police chief ACP Shahrudin Mat Husain confirmed the incident when contacted, adding that investigations are ongoing to determine the actual cause of the crash.