FIRE HYDRANT IN MIDDLE OF ROAD?

EXTRAVAGANZA…..Edward showing the dangerous manhole constructed in the middle of the Putatan Highway.

By : DAP MEDIA

RIDICULOUS construction of death-trap in Putatan highway went unattended to for a long time even after many cars rammed into it and sustained heavy damages to the cars. Two manholes were constructed in the middle of the road in front of the Putatan Tamu ground with a height of 12 inches sticking out from the road surface and blocking the way.

The drivers will hit it in the dark if they did not see the big obstacle on the road, and the people there said they saw several accidents arising even in the day time. Who is going pay for the losses, and life lost?

This is a shear case of total negligence on the part of the JKR, Jabatan Air, Bomba and the Putatan District council. They will be made liable to any mishap when cars hit on this huge obstacle in the middle of the road. If any lost of life how can they pay?

How come they did not notice the dangerous manhole sticking out on the road, or are they waiting for more cars to ramp into it?

The Sabah DAP Tanjong Aru Branch chairman cum Medical Advisory Bureau Chief, Dr. Felix Chong Kat Fah and State vice chair Edward Ewol Mujie went to inspect the location of the death-trap in the middle of the road and found that it is truly a danger spot which will cause serious traffic accidents. There are clear marks caused by cars hitting on the manhole, and this is an indication that these manholes did created a dangerous situation.

Dr. Felix wants the authorities to immediately remove the manholes that are sticking out of the road surface and relocate them else way before any more accident occurs.

At the mean while if the authorities cannot get them removed fast enough, it is good that these manholes are to be painted yellow to warn the drivers to be careful. If this is not carried out, Dr. Felix said he will personally come to paint it yellow himself on this coming Sunday.