The 28-year-old man tested positive for benzodiazepines and has been detained, say police.
Hilir Perak police chief Chua Kok Lian said police received a report on the incident at about 6.35pm.
“The crash is believed to have occurred when the man lost control while attempting to overtake a vehicle. He then collided with a motorcycle, another vehicle ahead and a young boy by the roadside.
“The two girls were pronounced dead at the scene, while the 28-year-old man and the young boy were taken to Teluk Intan Hospital for treatment,” Bernama reported Chua as saying today.
Sinar Harian reported Chua as saying that the driver later tested positive for benzodiazepines and was detained to assist investigations.
The case is being investigated under Sections 44(1)(a) and 44(1A)(a) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for driving under the influence and causing death and injury, as well as under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug possession.
Chua urged witnesses to assist the probe by contacting investigating officer Amirrudin Shafiei at 013-912-6959 or visiting the nearest police station.
Sinar Harian identified the teenagers as Nur Dania Arissa, 17, and Nur Atikah Abdullah, 16, who were students at SMK Seri Setia and SMK Raja Muda Musa, respectively. - FMT
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