Couple killed, three injured in lorry-motorcycle collision in Besut

Besut witnessed a devastating road accident today, resulting in the tragic deaths of a husband and wife, and leaving three others injured. The victims, Mohd Zamri Mohd Zaki, 41, and his wife Norlyana Ismail, 45, were found at the scene. Additionally, a 51-year-old man, his 50-year-old wife, and a 51-year-old woman were injured in the collision. The incident allegedly occurred around 9:45am.

The tipper lorry, driven by a 57-year-old man, was en route from Jertih to Bachok, Kelantan, while three motorcycles were traveling from Kuala Besut toward Perlis. One of the motorcycles, ridden by the 51-year-old woman, is believed to have veered into the lorry's lane, causing the collision. The impact was severe, causing the lorry to swerve and strike another motorcycle driven by the 41-year-old man and his 45-year-old wife, who tragically succumbed to their injuries at the scene.

The 51-year-old woman from the second motorcycle and the 51-year-old man with his 50-year-old wife were also injured in the accident. They were promptly taken to Besut Hospital for treatment. The bodies of the deceased were subsequently brought to the same hospital for post-mortem examinations. The case is now being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, with the exact cause of the accident still under investigation.

If anyone has information regarding the incident, they are encouraged to contact Inspector Mohd Zulkifli Razak at 019-4475767 or visit any nearby police station.