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SEMPORNA: Two individuals were killed after being involved in an accident between two vehicles on Tampi-Tampi Road near here at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Semporna District Police chief Supt Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the accident involved a motorcycle and a Toyota Hilux car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the Toyota Hilux vehicle, driven by a man around the age of 50, was said to have made a U-turn on Tampi-Tampi Road at Simpang Lauhari Semporna before being hit by a motorcycle coming from behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mohd Farhan said that as a result of the collision, the male motorcycle rider in his 20s and his 16-year-old passenger were confirmed dead at the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The bodies of both victims were taken to Semporna Hospital, while the driver of the Toyota Hilux vehicle has been detained to assist in the investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which provides for a prison sentence of not less than five years and not more than ten years and a fine of not less than twenty thousand ringgit and not more than fifty thousand ringgit if convicted,” he said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He urged anyone with information about the accident to contact the Traffic Investigator Officer of Semporna District Police Headquarters, Inspector Hemkkumar A\/L Ayathuray, at 012-3650021, and at 089-782020, Semporna police station, or any nearby police station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mohd Farhan also advised all road users to drive more carefully and cautiously in areas where accidents frequently occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The public is also advised to always supervise children when riding motorcycles and ensure they wear helmets,” he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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