The bike was completely damaged in the fire.
KOTA KINABALU: A man narrowly escaped death when he lost control of his motorcycle before his bike burst into flames.
The incident happened at the traffic lights along Jalan Kepayan near the Sabah Contingent Police Headquarters (IPK) here around 3.10am yesterday.
The victim, in his 40s, suffered minor injuries on his body.
It was learnt that the motorcyclist was heading for Putatan from Kingfisher, Likas when he lost control of his motorcycle and fell on the road, after which, his bike suddenly burst into flames.
Fortunately, an ambulance that was passing by at that time stopped and brought the victim to the hospital for treatment.
The Fire and Rescue Services Department received the distress call at 3.26am and rushed to the location with 10 personnel.
However, the motorcycle was already badly burnt upon their arrival. The fire was put out around 3.40am.