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Two step-sisters killed in highway crash near Tanjong Malim
A vehicle skidded and crashed on the PLUS highway near Tanjong Malim in Perak, resulting in the deaths of two step-siblings. The incident occurred at Kilometre 388 of the major expressway.
LSN Malaysia ·
Two step-sisters were killed when their vehicle lost control and crashed on the PLUS highway near Tanjong Malim in Perak on Wednesday. The incident took place at Kilometre 388 of the expressway, one of Malaysia's busiest north-south routes.
According to initial reports, the vehicle skidded before colliding with the roadside barriers. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and transported the victims to a nearby medical facility, where they were pronounced dead.
The identities of the deceased have not been released pending notification of family members. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, including weather conditions and vehicle factors that may have contributed to the collision.
The incident comes amid ongoing concerns about road safety on major Malaysian highways during peak travel periods. Investigators from the Royal Malaysia Police are appealing for witnesses who may have been present at the scene to come forward with information.