Four motorcyclists killed in 13-vehicle crash on East Coast Expressway

Four motorcyclists were killed and a teenage girl injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Malaysia's East Coast Expressway early Friday morning. The collision involved 13 vehicles, including a Toyota Vios and four Yamaha RXZ motorcycles, near Kuantan.

The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m. on the stretch of the highway heading towards Kemaman. Initial police investigations suggest the Toyota Vios was traveling in the right lane when a motorcycle reportedly collided with its rear. This initial impact caused the rider to fall into the right lane.

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The collision resulted in the motorcyclist falling into the right lane before three other motorcycles coming from the same direction failed to avoid them and crashed into each other. The accident also involved several other motorcycles that are still being identified.

Subsequently, three more motorcycles traveling in the same direction were unable to avoid the fallen rider and collided with each other. The accident also involved several other motorcycles that are still being identified.

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The deceased have been identified as Che Mohd. Sufian Che Ghani, 40, from Bachok, Kelantan; Muhammad Hafiz Al Hakim Mazlan, 33, from Dungun, Terengganu and Mohd. Aizat Husni, 33 from Besut, Terengganu. Another victim, Muhammad Safawi Md. Noh, 24, from Felda Neram, Terengganu, died while receiving treatment at Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital (HTAA), here.

The deceased have been identified as Che Mohd. Sufian Che Ghani, 40, from Bachok, Kelantan; Muhammad Hafiz Al Hakim Mazlan, 33, from Dungun, Terengganu; and Mohd. Aizat Husni, 33, from Besut, Terengganu. A fourth victim, Muhammad Safawi Md. Noh, 24, from Felda Neram, Terengganu, died while receiving treatment at Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital (HTAA) in Kuantan.

A 13-year-old passenger in the car sustained neck injuries and is also being treated at HTAA. The driver of the car reportedly escaped unharmed. The bodies of the four deceased motorcyclists have been sent to the HTAA Forensic Unit for post-mortem examinations. Police are investigating the incident under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and are appealing for information to identify the remaining eight motorcycles and any witnesses.

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The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Police are looking for eight other motorcycles that are believed to be involved and witnesses to assist the investigation. The public with information about the incident is asked to come forward to help the investigation.