JOHOR BARU: Two men were killed and three others injured when a Mercedes-Benz E250 carrying five men crashed into a road divider, overturned and caught fire early today.
The crash occurred at 5.50am along Km5 of Jalan Pantai towards Pasir Gudang, near the Permas Jaya golf club.
The 31-year-old driver, who worked as a lorry driver, and his front passenger were burnt to death.
The three other passengers, aged between 20 and 31, survived with head and bodily injuries, as well as burns.
Johor Baru (South) police chief Assistant Commissioner Azrul Hisham Mohd Shaffei said initial investigations found that the car was travelling from the city centre towards Pasir Gudang when the driver lost control.
The vehicle then crashed into the road divider on the right before overturning onto its left side and catching fire.
Firefighters from the Johor Jaya Fire and Rescue Station managed to put out the blaze.
The three survivors were taken to Sultanah Aminah Hospital and Sultan Ismail Hospital, while the bodies were sent to the forensic department at Sultanah Aminah Hospital for post-mortem examinations.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Azrul urged anyone who witnessed the incident to contact investigating officer Inspector Nur Fathihah Ismail at 010-417 1762.