Two killed, one injured as car crashes into tree in Rompin
ROMPIN: Two people were killed and another injured when the car they were travelling in crashed into a tree at Km134 Jalan Kuantan-Johor Baru here yesterday.
ROMPIN: A tragic car crash claimed the lives of two individuals and left another injured on the night of yesterday. The Proton Iswara, driven by 27-year-old R. Vijay, collided with a tree at Km134 Jalan Kuantan-Johor Baru around 7.30pm. Mr. Vijay succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical treatment at Rompin Hospital. His 17-year-old rear-seat passenger, P. Vijayan, met with a fatal end at the scene of the accident.
The trio had embarked on a journey from Rompin towards Kuantan. According to Superintendent Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi, the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to crash into a tree on the left side of the road. The 16-year-old front-seat passenger sustained minor injuries. Investigations are underway under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless or dangerous driving.
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