THREE men, aged between 17 and 58, died in a car collision in Jalan Papar Lama, near Nambazan, Penampang last night.

The accident involved a Naza Kia with a Perodua Myvi.

Penampang police chief Mohd Haris Ibrahim said in the incident at 11.10pm, both vehicles were badly damaged.

“Initial investigation found that the accident occurred when a car went into the opposite lane and collided with an on-coming vehicle,” he said in a statement today.

He said the three individuals had been identified and confirmed dead at the scene while a boy escaped with light injuries.

“The bodies of the victims were taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further action,” he added. – Bernama, March 13, 2023.