Seremban: Three people were killed and 12 injured in an accident involving 15 motorcycles, a car, and a lorry at KM262.5 northbound of the North-South Expressway early this morning.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the accident occurred at around 2.30 am when the motorcyclists were traveling in a convoy from Senawang towards Kuala Lumpur on the middle and right lanes of the PLUS highway. Seremban district police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din stated that initial investigations revealed that three motorcycles at the front of the group collided with each other and crashed onto the road.

This incident led to 12 motorcycles coming from behind being unable to avoid the crash, resulting in further collisions. Consequently, all the motorcycles involved fell onto the road. Simultaneously, a car and a lorry were also hit at the rear and right side by some of the 12 motorcycles, according to the police statement.

Mohamad Hatta added that three victims, aged between 18 and 20, were confirmed dead at the scene due to severe injuries. Meanwhile, 12 other riders were transported to Hospital Tuanku Ja'afar for further treatment. Among the injured, two riders with serious injuries are currently receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit.

The police chief mentioned that the bodies were taken to the Forensic Department at Hospital Rembau for post-mortem examinations. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. He also urged motorcyclists to ride carefully and to avoid speeding or weaving in and out of traffic.

Mohamad Hatta appealed for anyone with information about the incident to contact investigating officer Insp Tiew Chuan Jie at 014-9668399 or reach out to the nearest police station to assist in the investigation.