Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Siblings in Melaka

Understanding the Incident

• A five-year-old girl and her 18-year-old brother lost their lives in a motorcycle accident.
• The incident occurred along the Sungai Udang-Paya Rumput-Ayer Keroh (SPA) Highway in Melaka.
• The motorcycle collided with a dumpster left on the road shoulder, resulting in serious injuries for the siblings.
  

  Victims’ Identification and Treatment
  

• The victims were identified as Nur Afiqah Sofea Hazlin and Muhammad Amirul Hazlin.
• Despite efforts to treat their injuries at Melaka Hospital, both siblings tragically succumbed to their injuries.
  

  Circumstances of the Accident
  

• The motorcycle, driven by Muhammad Amirul, collided with a roll-on roll-off (RoRo) bin along the highway.
• The accident occurred around 6:15 pm on Monday, leading to the siblings’ untimely demise.
  

  Investigation and Call for Cooperation
  

• Melaka Tengah OCPD Asst Comm Christopher Patit is leading the investigation.
• The incident is being examined under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
• Authorities are seeking to identify the owner of the RoRo bin and appealing to eyewitnesses for their cooperation in the investigation.

  In a tragic turn of events, a routine trip to visit their father’s grave ended in the loss of two young lives. The accident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for vigilance while driving. As we reflect on this heartbreaking incident, it underscores the need for all road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future. Let us honor the memory of Nur Afiqah Sofea Hazlin and Muhammad Amirul Hazlin by promoting road safety awareness and ensuring the safety of all individuals on the road.