Kampung Selamat:Two women lost their lives in a five-vehicle collision involving a Proton Waja car at Kilometre 48 of Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kota Bharu.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the victims were identified as Nur Fauziah Ismail, 38, and Zawiah Halias, 41, both traders from Kampung Apek and Kampung Hulu Kekabu, respectively. The incident occurred at approximately 3.45 pm.

Setiu District Police chief Supt Zahril Asri Mohd Zain reported that the Proton Waja was traveling from Kota Bharu towards Kuala Terengganu when it is believed to have skidded into the opposite lane, colliding with a Mercedes-Benz trailer. The impact caused the trailer to skid, subsequently grazing a Perodua Aruz MPV, a Perodua Myvi, and a UDT lorry, all traveling in the same direction.

Both victims were declared dead at the scene, and their bodies were transported to the Setiu Hospital Forensic Unit for further examination.

The case is currently being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Zahril Asri also appealed to road users to adhere to traffic regulations and encouraged any witnesses to come forward and assist with the investigation by contacting the Setiu District Police Headquarters Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division.