A MAN was killed while five others were injured in a crash at KM187.7 southbound of the North-South Expressway early today. They are believed to have been in an illegal motorcycle race.

Perak police chief Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the police received a report on the crash, involving six Yamaha Y15ZR motorcycles that were heading towards Bukit Merah from the Alor Pongsu toll plaza at 1.50am.

“A 20-year-old man was confirmed dead at the scene while five other riders were injured. The injured were taken to the Taiping and Parit Buntar hospitals for treatment, while the deceased was sent to Parit Buntar Hospital for post-mortem,” he said in a statement.

Those with information on the crash should contact the police at 05-721 0539 or 013-620 0564 to assist in the investigation. – Bernama, January 15, 2023.