Two teens dead, one hurt after Perodua Ativa loses control on Johor highway

Two teens dead, one hurt after Perodua Ativa loses control on Johor highway

JOHOR BAHRU, April 3 — Two teenagers were killed and another seriously injured after a Perodua Ativa lost control and crashed into a concrete embankment at KM14 of the Iskandar Sultan Highway early this morning.

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JOHOR BAHRU, April 3 — Two teenagers were killed and another seriously injured after a Perodua Ativa lost control and crashed into a concrete embankment at KM14 of the Iskandar Sultan Highway early this morning.

North Johor Bahru police chief ACP Radin Ramlan Radin Taha said the 4.25am accident claimed the lives of the 19-year-old driver and a 16-year-old front passenger, both pronounced dead at the scene. An 18-year-old rear passenger sustained serious arm injuries and is being treated at Sultanah Aminah Hospital.

The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. — Bernama

One survivor is being treated at Hospital Sultanah Aminah in Johor Bahru following the crash. ― Pixabay pic

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