KUALA LUMPUR: The driver of a Perodua MyVi was burnt to death when the vehicle burst into flames upon collision with a BMW car at the Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Highway (Maju Expressway-MEX) today.
The deceased's identity and sex could not be ascertained as the body was charred beyond recognition in the 6.57am crash. The BMW driver escaped unhurt.
Kuala Lumpur traffic investigation and regulation staff officer DSP S. Markandan said initial investigation revealed the MyVi was registered in the name of a man from Kuching, Sarawak.
He said both vehicles were travelling from Putrajaya to Kuala Lumpur when the collision occurred.
He said the police are waiting for the forensic and chemistry laboratory reports to trace the victim's identity, among others.
Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department director, Khirudin Drahman said a team of firemen arrived at the location about 15 minutes after the crash, only to find the MyVi totally burnt.
"Our initial investigations revealed the victim could have been trapped in the car after it caught fire," he said. – Bernama
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