MACHANG, May 27 (Bernama) -- A woman died while her husband was seriously injured after the motorcycle they were riding was involved in an accident with a car at KM 29.4 of Kota Bharu-Kuala Krai Old Road near Pulai Chondong here today.
Machang district police chief Supt Azuhar Md Nor said in the incident at about 8.30 am, the victim Yusnita Yusuf, 47, died at the scene while riding a motorcycle with her husband after performing Aidiladha prayers.
"The accident involved a Perodua Viva and the motorcycle travelling from Kota Bharu towards Kuala Krai.
"As a result of the accident, the 47-year-old woman who was motorcycle pillion rider, was confirmed dead at the scene, while her husband, 44, who was the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and is being treated at the red zone of Machang Hospital Emergency Unit," he said in a statement today.
He said, however, that the driver and passenger of the car did not suffer any injuries and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
The public with information related to the accident can contact investigating officer Insp Khairulanwar Adamb at 011-10085165 to assist in the investigation.
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