MERSING, Nov 6 – Two teenagers have died in separate motorcycle accidents in Johor and Selangor.
The first incident happened in Mersing, Johor, where a 19-year-old motorcyclist was found dead in Sungai Sekakap on Friday morning.
In a separate incident, a 16-year-old student died after his motorcycle crashed in Cyberjaya, Selangor, on Thursday evening.
19-Year-Old Motorcyclist Found in Sungai Sekakap
The first accident happened on Thursday night in Mersing.
The teenager was believed to have lost control of his motorcycle. He then skidded off the road and fell into Sungai Sekakap.
Mersing Fire and Rescue Station chief Mohd Alias Hussin said the department received an emergency call at 11.26 pm.
A team of 15 firefighters from Mersing and Skudai rushed to the location.
The rescue team first searched along the riverbank. They later received help from the Water Rescue Team from Skudai.
After several hours of searching, rescuers found the teenager at 7.55 am on Friday.
His body was located about 100 metres from the spot where he was last seen.
The rescue team handed the body over to the police. It was then taken to Mersing Hospital for further action.
16-Year-Old Student Dies in Cyberjaya Crash
Meanwhile, a 16-year-old private school student died in a separate accident in Cyberjaya.
The crash happened along Jalan CV 4, Cyber Valley, at about 6.30 pm on Thursday.
Sepang district police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said the teenager was travelling home from an international school when the accident occurred.
The motorcycle reportedly skidded, causing the student to suffer serious head injuries.
A medical assistant from Cyberjaya Hospital later confirmed his death at the scene.
Police are investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Following the Cyberjaya accident, police have asked members of the public to come forward with information.
Anyone who witnessed the incident can contact investigating officer Insp Amira Abu Hassan.
She can be reached at 019-6026596 or 03-87774264.
Members of the public may also provide information at their nearest police station.
The two incidents have once again highlighted the importance of motorcycle safety.
Young riders are especially encouraged to remain alert, follow traffic rules and ride carefully to reduce the risk of serious accidents.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
