Six injured in Penang multi-vehicle crashes
The crashes, which occurred between 8.30pm and 9pm, began at the Jalan Perak traffic light junction and ended along the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway heading towards Batu Uban.
Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the series of collisions involved a Proton X70 SUV, a Perodua Myvi, a Honda City, a Honda Vario motorcycle and a Honda C100 motorcycle.
"Initial investigations showed the incident began when the Proton X70 crashed into the rear of a Perodua Myvi at the Jalan Perak traffic light junction," he said.
The driver of the SUV then continued along Jalan Perak, where he struck the two motorcycles. He later proceeded onto the expressway, where he rear-ended a Honda City.
"All the drivers and motorcyclists, including a pillion rider, sustained injuries and were taken to Penang Hospital for treatment," he said.
Those seriously injured include the 50-year-old local man driving the Proton X70; the 29-year-old rider of the Honda Vario; a 56-year-old man and his 15-year-old pillion rider on the Honda C100; and the 29-year-old woman driving the Honda City.
The 44-year-old woman behind the wheel of the Myvi escaped with minor injuries.
Police are investigating the case under Section 42 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.
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