Three siblings killed after motorcycle collides with lorry in Pontian
PONTIAN: Three siblings were killed after the motorcycle they were riding collided with a lorry at Jalan Parit Haji Sirat here around 7am today.
Three siblings, comprising two boys aged eight and 11, and an 18-year-old male teenager, tragically lost their lives in a motorcycle accident that occurred on Jalan Parit Haji Sirat in Pontian around 7am today. The incident, which took place on the first day of a two-day school closure due to poor air quality caused by haze, occurred when the siblings were on their way to school.
Superintendent Hadzrat Hussein Mion Hussian of the District police chief confirmed that investigations are underway, and a statement from the police is expected soon. The tragic accident has also sparked widespread sharing of videos and photographs on social media.
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