Machang: A man was killed and 13 others were injured in an accident involving three vehicles at Kilometre 9.4, Jalan Machang-Pasir Puteh (Banggol Judah), here last night.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Machang district police chief, Superintendent Ahmad Shafiki Hussin, reported that the incident, which occurred at around 11.45 pm, involved a Chevrolet four-wheel drive, a Proton Waja, and a Perodua Kancil. Initial investigations revealed that the Chevrolet pickup truck, carrying five individuals from Machang to Pasir Puteh, lost control and skidded into the opposite lane before colliding head-on with a Proton Waja carrying six individuals coming from the opposite direction.

As a result of the collision, the driver of the Proton Waja died at the scene after being trapped in the vehicle. The Perodua Kancil, following the Proton Waja with three individuals including a child, was also involved when it crashed into the affected vehicle.

Ahmad Shafiki stated that the victim’s body was sent to Machang Hospital for a post-mortem examination, while the 13 injured victims were taken to Machang Hospital and Tanah Merah Hospital for further treatment. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

The public who have information related to the incident are urged to assist in the investigation by contacting Traffic Investigating Officer, Insp. Fatin Nurhanis Ibrahim at 011-1454020 or the Machang district police headquarters operations room at 09-9751222.