Three teenagers die in three-motorcycle collision in Melaka

Three teenagers were killed and another seriously injured in a head-on collision involving three motorcycles on a Melaka road early this morning.

MELAKA: Three teenagers died and another was seriously injured in a head-on collision involving three motorcycles early this morning.

The fatal accident occurred on Jalan Tambak Paya in the Melaka Tengah district.

Melaka Tengah district police chief Assistant Commissioner Christopher Patit said police received information about the incident involving secondary school students at about 3.50 am.

“Initial investigations found that three motorcycles, namely a Yamaha Y16 and two Yamaha 15ZRs, were involved,” he said in a statement.

He said two motorcycles were believed to be travelling from Bukit Katil towards Tiang Dua, with the third coming from the opposite direction.

“Upon arriving at the scene, all three motorcycles are believed to have collided head-on in the middle of the road.”

The three deceased victims were identified as 15-year-old Muhammar Adiff Farihin Mohd Anuar, and 16-year-olds Muhammad Azmi Abdul Rahimah and Nur Khairiah Mat Mazlin.

All three died at the scene from serious injuries to the head, face and limbs.

Another motorcyclist, 18-year-old Muhammad Haziq Haikal Kassim, suffered serious injuries to his head, legs and hands.

He is currently receiving treatment in the Red Zone of Melaka Hospital.

Christopher said the road was a straight stretch with a dry surface, and the weather was good despite the darkness.

Street lights were present at the location.

The victims’ bodies were sent to the Melaka Hospital Forensic Unit for post-mortem examinations.

All motorcycles involved were detained for further examination at the Alor Gajah Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom).

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

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