Malaysia

Three found dead in car at Yong Peng lay-by

Police believe victims to be Myanmar nationals

Updated 9 months ago · Published on 19 Jul 2023 9:31AM

Three found dead in car at Yong Peng lay-by

BATU PAHAT – Three individuals were found dead after they were believed to have been trapped in a Perodua Alza car at the Yong Peng lay-by (southbound) here, last night.

The Pagoh Fire and Rescue station’s Suhairulair Sarip said the station received a distress call at 8.59pm and a team was rushed to the scene.

On arrival, the team found three victims, comprising two men, aged 23 and 25, and a 27-year-old woman, trapped in the car.

“The windscreens of the car had been smashed by members of the public, who also removed the victims from the car.

“All the victims were confirmed dead and handed over to police for further action,” he said in a statement.

Meanwhile, acting Batu Pahat district police chief Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani, when contacted, confirmed the incident, saying that the victims are believed to be Myanmar nationals. – Bernama, July 19, 2023

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