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Villagers Halt Runaway Train, Prevent Possible Disaster

3/3/2026

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On Tuesday in Sabah, East Malaysia, a train suffered brake failure and became a runaway.
The train carried passengers, including families and teachers, on the morning commute from Tenom to Pangi.
Around 7:30 AM, villagers placed a motorized rail trolley on the tracks and halted the train.
Jamawi Jaafar, a local representative, praised the villagers' swift action.

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Story summary

On Tuesday in Sabah, East Malaysia, a train suffered brake failure and became a runaway.
The train carried passengers, including families and teachers, on the morning commute from Tenom to Pangi.
Around 7:30 AM, villagers placed a motorized rail trolley on the tracks and halted the train.
Jamawi Jaafar, a local representative, praised the villagers' swift action.