17yo & 16yo M’sian Brothers Killed On The Way to School After Their Motorcycle Hits Pothole on Johor Road

Two secondary school students in Kluang, Johor, tragically lost their lives after their motorcycle hit a pothole while riding to school.

In a statement by Kluang District Police Chief ACP Bahrin bin Mohd Noh, the incident took place at around 7.30am yesterday (21 March) along Jalan Sengkang – Felda Inas – Bandar Tenggara in Kluang.

Two Malaysian brothers were killed on the way to school after their motorcycle hit a pothole on the road

Bahrin asserted that the victims were identified as a 17-year-old male teenager and his 16-year-old brother.

They were riding on a Yamaha Y110 motorcycle from Felda Inas to their school in Bandar Tenggara when they hit a pothole on the road and lost control of the 2-wheeler. 

This caused the victims to fall onto the road, resulting in severe injuries to their heads. They both died at the scene of the accident. 

The case is currently being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

The Kluang District Police thus advises road users to always be careful and considerate while on the road to avoid any unwanted incidents from taking place.

So, what do you guys think of this tragic incident? Share your thoughts with us in the comments. 

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