Tumpat: Two motorcyclists were killed when their motorcycles collided along Jalan Kutan in Tumpat at 12.15 am last night. Tumpat Police Chief Mohd Khairi Shafie reported that the deceased were aged 17 and 53, while a pillion rider with the 17-year-old motorcyclist was injured.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the 17-year-old rider and his pillion rider were believed to be traveling from Pasir Pekan to Pasir Mas. They reportedly performed a wheelie while overtaking a car, which caused them to enter the opposite lane and collide with the motorcycle ridden by the 53-year-old man.

As a result of the collision, both motorcyclists suffered severe head injuries and died at the scene. The pillion rider sustained serious injuries to his leg. Mohd Khairi stated that the bodies of the victims were sent to Tumpat Hospital for a post-mortem examination, while the injured pillion rider was referred to the Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital for treatment.

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