BUKIT MERTAJAM, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- A motorcyclist was killed and his Yamaha 135 LC was destroyed after catching fire in a three-vehicle crash at Kilometre 140.8 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) southbound, in Perai, here today.
Muhammad Syahim Rusman, 28, died at the scene from severe injuries, while another motorcyclist was injured in the accident which also involved a trailer.
Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director of Firefighting and Rescue Operations John Sagun Francis said the department received an emergency call at 12.43 pm and a team from the Perai Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) was dispatched to the scene.
“Upon arrival, firefighters found that the accident involved three vehicles -- the victim’s motorcycle, another motorcycle (a Honda Dash) and a trailer.
“The victim was confirmed dead at the scene, while the 37-year-old Honda Dash rider was injured and sent to Seberang Jaya Hospital for further treatment. The driver of the trailer, who is in his 30s, escaped unhurt,” he said in a statement today.
He added that firefighters carried out overhaul works at the site to ensure there was no further danger to road users. The operation was concluded at 2.11 pm.
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