Four dead after multi-vehicle crash involving illegal street racers on Meru-Berahim road
Four men were killed in a crash that involved 12 motorcycles, two cars and a bus on the Meru-Berahim route near Ipoh around 3 a.m.
The collision occurred when a group of racers rear-ended a bus, triggering a chain reaction that pulled in additional motorcyclists and two cars. Authorities believe the participants were taking part in an illegal street race. Initial reports mentioned two fatalities, but the death toll later rose to four. A video of the crash spread widely on social media.
Why it matters
The crash highlights the dangers of illegal street racing and its potential to cause multiple fatalities.
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