Two drivers died and three others were seriously injured in a three-vehicle collision on the Senai-Desaru Expressway early Friday morning.
JOHOR BAHRU: Two men were killed and three others seriously injured in a three-vehicle collision on the Senai-Desaru Expressway early Friday.
Seri Alam police chief ACP Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the accident at Km45.6 involved a Proton Wira, a Proton Saga, and a Perodua Myvi at approximately 5.35 am.
He said the crash is believed to have occurred when the Proton Wira, driven by a 19-year-old man, entered the oncoming lane and collided with the Proton Saga, driven by a 21-year-old man.
“The impact caused both vehicles to spin before coming to a stop in the left and right lanes,” he explained.
A Perodua Myvi, driven by a 23-year-old woman, was unable to avoid the scene and subsequently struck the Proton Wira.
“The drivers of the Proton Wira and the Proton Saga sustained serious head injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene,” Mohd Sohaimi said in a statement.
Three passengers from the Proton Wira and the driver of the Perodua Myvi sustained serious injuries.
A passenger in the Myvi suffered minor injuries, and all are receiving treatment at Sultan Ismail Hospital.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Pasir Gudang Fire and Rescue Station operations commander PBK I Nazarudin Yusof confirmed the deceased victims were extricated from the wreckage.
He also confirmed a 14-year-old girl was found unconscious at the scene.
Police advised the public to obey traffic regulations and drive responsibly.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the police at 07-386 4222.
