BAGAN SERAI: Three people were killed and 11 others were injured when the Nissan X-Trail sports utility vehicle (SUV) they were traveling in involved in accident at KM190.6 of North-South Expressway near the Bukit Merah toll plaza today.
In the 7.30am incident, the trio killed in the accident were believed to be Myanmar nationals while the injured were also foreigners.
However, as of 10am today, their identities have yet to be known.
Perak Fire and Rescue Department spokesperson said they received a distress call at 7.36am before a team of firemen from Bagan Setia was dispatched to the scene.
He said upon arrival, the firemen retrieved the victims who were pinned to their seats.
“Initial information revealed that the three people were killed on the spot while the injured foreigners suffered multiple injuries,” he added.