TWO female students of SMK Pondok Upeh died after their motorcycle was involved in a head-on collision with a car in Jalan Sungai Rusa, Balik Pulau, Penang last night.

In the 10.10pm crash, Nur Humaira Mohd Zaini, 17, who was riding the motorcycle died on the spot while her friend, Nur Fatimah Salamahullah, also 17, who was riding pillion, died at Penang Hospital.

Southwest District police chief Kamarul Rizal Jenal said Nur Humaira was apparently overtaking a car before colliding with an oncoming car from the direction of George Town towards Kuala Sungai Pinang.

“In the collision, both teenagers were flung from the bike and the rider died at the scene,” he said in Balik Pulau today.

“Her friend, who was also seriously injured, died during emergency treatment at Penang Hospital while the 35-year-old driver of the car was only injured in his right cheek.”

He said investigations are underway under section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. – Bernama, January 20, 2023.