Project engineer killed in four-vehicle crash in Lipis

LIPIS: A 34-year-old project engineer was killed in a collision involving four vehicles, including a trailer laden with wood, at Km30 of Jalan Lipis-Merapoh near Padang Tengku here today.

Mohd Hafiz Mohd Ghazali died at the scene in the 3am accident, while the other three drivers escaped unhurt.

Lipis police chief Superintendent Ismail Man said the trailer, driven by a 41-year-old man, was travelling from Kelantan to Selangor, while the three cars were heading in the opposite direction from Kuala Lumpur to Kelantan.

“Initial investigations revealed that Hafiz had lost control of his Volkswagen Jetta before crashing into the oncoming trailer.

“The impact of the crash caused the trailer to graze two other vehicles.

“Hafiz died at the scene and his remains were taken to Lipis Hospital.

“The case is being investigated for reckless or dangerous driving,” he said in a statement today.

Ismail urged anyone who witnessed the accident or has relevant information to come forward to assist with the investigation.

Hours earlier, five people — including four siblings — were killed in an accident at Km7 of Jalan Jerantut-Maran in Jerantut.

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