Machang: A 46-year-old man was killed when the car he was driving crashed into a lorry at KM50.5 of Jalan Kota Bharu-Kuala Krai, here today. Machang district police chief Supt Ahmad Shafiki Hussin reported that preliminary investigations found the victim was driving a Proton Wira from Kota Bharu towards Kuala Krai when the crash occurred at about 11.55 am.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, upon arriving at the scene, the victim lost control of the car, skidded into the opposite lane, and collided with a Scania lorry travelling from Kuala Krai towards Kota Bharu. The car’s driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and his body was sent to Machang Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

Authorities are urging those with information about the incident to come forward to assist in the investigation. Individuals with relevant details may contact traffic investigating officer Inspector Khairulanwar Adam at 011-10085165 or reach out to the Machang District Police Headquarters Operations Room at 09-9751222.