Terengganu student killed in three-bike crash

KUALA NERUS, October 7 - A 16-year-old student tragically lost his life in a collision involving three motorcycles at Jalan Sungai Buaya, Kampung Batin, Seberang Takir, today. According to Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor, the victim, Ahmad Areesy Zafreen Ahmad Azhar, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The incident occurred around 5:10 pm when the young student, riding a Modenas Kriss from Kampung Batin towards Seberang Takir, attempted to overtake a vehicle before colliding with a Honda EX5 traveling in the opposite direction. The Honda EX5 rider, an 18-year-old male teenager, was then struck from behind by another motorcycle moving in the same direction.

Both motorcycle riders sustained injuries and were taken to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ) for treatment. The victim's younger sister, who was a pillion passenger on his motorcycle, was also rushed to the same hospital for treatment. The victim, a student at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Bukit Tunggal, was subsequently taken to HSNZ Forensic Department for further examination. The case is currently under investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.