THREE men were killed and another person was injured in a collision involving two vehicles at Km172 of Jalan Johor Baru-Seremban, near Kampung Kwongsai, Segamat, yesterday.

Segamat district police chief Ahmad Zairy Marinsah said the 6.30pm incident involved a Toyota Sienta MPV and a Mercedes Benz.

“The Toyota Sienta driver, travelling in the direction from Johor Baru to Segamat, is believed to have lost control of the vehicle and entered the opposite lane, crashing into the Johor Baru-bound Mercedes Benz,” he said in a statement today.

“Both drivers and a passenger in the Mercedes Benz were confirmed dead at the scene. Another passenger in the Mercedes  Benz was injured and admitted to hospital.”

He said the Toyota Sienta ended up in a 5m-deep ravine after the crash.

Zairy urged anyone with information on the accident to contact Segamat traffic police division at 07-932 5811.

Fire and Rescue Department senior officer Mazuki Ismail said 10 firemen were dispatched to the scene after they received an emergency call.

“When they reached the location, the Mercedes Benz was 70% after it burst into flames after the collision. on colliding with the Toyota Sienta,” he said in a statement.

“Members of the public had pulled out one victim from the burning car while the charred remains of two others were trapped in the wreckage.” – Bernama, May 28, 2023.