Menu
25/04/2007
Volunteer worker killed in Borneo road crash
A volunteer project manager with youth charity Raleigh International has been killed in a road accident in Borneo.
Toby Eaton-Baudains, 29, from Barlow in Derbyshire, died in the accident on Monday, which occurred while he was travelling with a group from Sepilok orangutan sanctuary to the project site at Batu Puteh.
The accident happened when the driver of the van in which the group of ten was travelling hit a lorry parked at the side of the road.
Two other passengers in the van - Yi Ling Siaw, 20, and Matthew Fernandez, 19 - were injured in the crash and are currently being treated in hospital in Kuala Lumpur.
The other passengers are now in a hotel in Kota Kinabalu, where Raleigh International said that they would be offered counselling and the opportunity to return to the UK if they wished.
The Malaysian authorities are investigating the incident. Raleigh International said that it was co-operating with the police investigation, as well as carrying out its own inquiries.
Raleigh International extended its deepest sympathies to Toby's family and friends at this time.
Stacey Adams, chief executive officer at Raleigh International, said: "Toby was a really enthusiastic and dynamic person and he brought lots of skills to his project manager role. It is incredibly sad that Toby lost his life. We will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident."
Raleigh International runs 10 overseas programmes per year, involving between 70 and 120 young people per year, in countries such as Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Malaysia and Namibia.
(KMcA/JM)
Toby Eaton-Baudains, 29, from Barlow in Derbyshire, died in the accident on Monday, which occurred while he was travelling with a group from Sepilok orangutan sanctuary to the project site at Batu Puteh.
The accident happened when the driver of the van in which the group of ten was travelling hit a lorry parked at the side of the road.
Two other passengers in the van - Yi Ling Siaw, 20, and Matthew Fernandez, 19 - were injured in the crash and are currently being treated in hospital in Kuala Lumpur.
The other passengers are now in a hotel in Kota Kinabalu, where Raleigh International said that they would be offered counselling and the opportunity to return to the UK if they wished.
The Malaysian authorities are investigating the incident. Raleigh International said that it was co-operating with the police investigation, as well as carrying out its own inquiries.
Raleigh International extended its deepest sympathies to Toby's family and friends at this time.
Stacey Adams, chief executive officer at Raleigh International, said: "Toby was a really enthusiastic and dynamic person and he brought lots of skills to his project manager role. It is incredibly sad that Toby lost his life. We will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident."
Raleigh International runs 10 overseas programmes per year, involving between 70 and 120 young people per year, in countries such as Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Malaysia and Namibia.
(KMcA/JM)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
26 April 2012
Raleigh Bought By Dutch Rival
Nottingham based Raleigh Cycle, one of the best-known and oldest bicycle makers in the UK, has been bought by Dutch rival Accell for £62m ($100m). Subject to approval from competition authorities the deal is expected to go through at the end of May.
Raleigh Bought By Dutch Rival
Nottingham based Raleigh Cycle, one of the best-known and oldest bicycle makers in the UK, has been bought by Dutch rival Accell for £62m ($100m). Subject to approval from competition authorities the deal is expected to go through at the end of May.
11 November 2004
Government 'concerned' over relocations of Darfur refugees
The government has said that it is "extremely concerned" at the forced relocations of people in camps in Darfur over the past few days.
Government 'concerned' over relocations of Darfur refugees
The government has said that it is "extremely concerned" at the forced relocations of people in camps in Darfur over the past few days.
19 July 2004
British soldier dies in Basrah helicopter crash
A British soldier has died after an RAF helicopter crashed in southern Iraq today. The MoD confirmed that the soldier was killed in "an accident" involving an RAF Puma helicopter at Basrah International Airport. Two other British military personnel were injured during the incident.
British soldier dies in Basrah helicopter crash
A British soldier has died after an RAF helicopter crashed in southern Iraq today. The MoD confirmed that the soldier was killed in "an accident" involving an RAF Puma helicopter at Basrah International Airport. Two other British military personnel were injured during the incident.
05 March 2004
Violence against women is a 'cancer' and must end: Amnesty
Violence against women is a "cancer" eating away at the core of every society across the globe, Amnesty International has said at the launch of a new campaign. The human rights agency's Secretary General, Irene Khan, today accused governments of failing to address the "real 'terror' of our world" which is faced by millions of women every day.
Violence against women is a 'cancer' and must end: Amnesty
Violence against women is a "cancer" eating away at the core of every society across the globe, Amnesty International has said at the launch of a new campaign. The human rights agency's Secretary General, Irene Khan, today accused governments of failing to address the "real 'terror' of our world" which is faced by millions of women every day.
04 February 2004
US court releases 'bomb joke' student
The 21-year-old British woman who was arrested in Florida after joking that she was carrying a bomb in her backpack has been freed after appearing in court today. Samantha Marson, from Bridgnorth in Shropshire, was released after agreeing to pay £650 towards a fund for the families of the Twin Towers victims.
US court releases 'bomb joke' student
The 21-year-old British woman who was arrested in Florida after joking that she was carrying a bomb in her backpack has been freed after appearing in court today. Samantha Marson, from Bridgnorth in Shropshire, was released after agreeing to pay £650 towards a fund for the families of the Twin Towers victims.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly cloudy start with scattered showers, the showers becoming more isolated and largely confined to the south this morning. Becoming brighter this afternoon, the best of any sunnier spells across northern counties. Northerly winds easing. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:A dry evening with late sunny spells and some long clear spells overnight. Becoming cloudier across the north towards dawn with a few showers possible. Touch of frost in south. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
