Two Friends Die After Car Hits Electric Pole in Jengka
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Two friends died in Maran, Malaysia, after their car crashed into an electricity pole.
- The accident occurred around 10 p.m. when the driver lost control of the vehicle.
- Police are investigating the incident under the Road Transport Act.
A tragic accident in Maran has claimed the lives of two young men, Mohamad Arif Danial Ramli, 23, and Mohamad Ali Mohamed Saat, 31. Their Perodua Axia veered off the road and collided with an electricity pole in Felda Jengka 12, a devastating incident that occurred late last night. The sheer force of the impact meant that both individuals, who were friends, tragically passed away at the scene due to severe injuries.
Initial investigations by Maran District Police Chief, Superintendent Wong Kim Wai, suggest the driver lost control of the vehicle while traveling from Felda Jengka 13 towards Bandar Pusat Jengka. The car veered left before striking the pole. The loss of these two lives, one a heavy machinery operator and the other a security guard at a school, is a stark reminder of the dangers on our roads. Our thoughts are with their families during this incredibly difficult time.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, and the bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination. Utusan Malaysia extends its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. We hope this investigation brings clarity to the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event and serves as a somber warning to all road users in Malaysia.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.