2 killed, 2 injured as car catches fire after crash
A car crash in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, resulted in two deaths and two injuries after the vehicle skidded, overturned, and caught fire. Authorities are currently investigating the incident under the Road Transport Act.
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This report serves as a local public safety update regarding a fatal traffic accident, highlighting the risks of high-speed vehicle incidents.
Johor Jaya fire and rescue station operations commander Razali Hussein said the department received an emergency call about the incident at about 4.35am. (JBPM pic)
JOHOR BAHRU: Two people were burnt to death and two others injured when their car caught fire following an accident near the Permas Jaya Golf Club, along the road heading towards Bakar Batu, early today.
Johor Jaya fire and rescue station operations commander Razali Hussein said the department received an emergency call about the incident at about 4.35am.
Firefighters who arrived at the scene found the car, a Mercedes, by the roadside. The car, which was about 90% burnt, was believed to have skidded and overturned.
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