TUARAN, April 29 -- Four suspects who were fleeing after allegedly stealing cables and being chased by police were injured when their four-wheel-drive crashed into another vehicle at Kampung Berungis, here, early Tuesday.

In the 4.30am incident, the driver of the other vehicle - a 61-year-old - was injured after he got trapped in his Isuzu Invader.

Tuaran Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) Chief Kurong Ak Beki said the department received a call about the incident at 4.44am.

He said eight personnel along with one fire engine was dispatched to the scene, located about 9km away.

"Upon arrival, firefighters found the accident involved two vehicles - a Toyota Hilux Vigo carrying four victims (suspects) and an Isuzu Invader with one victim...