2 killed after car skids, bursts into flames on DUKE highway
Firefighters from the Jinjang and Sri Hartamas fire and rescue stations were deployed to the scene of the crash, after receiving an emergency call at 5.20am. (JBPM pic)
PETALING JAYA: Two people were killed when the car they were travelling in skidded, crashed and caught fire at the Jalan Kuching exit ramp on the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE) in Kuala Lumpur early this morning.
The Kuala Lumpur fire and rescue department said the two victims had burnt to death, Bernama reported.
In a statement, it said its operations centre received an emergency call at 5.20am and a team from the Jinjang and Sri Hartamas fire and rescue stations was deployed to the scene.
Upon arrival, the team found a vehicle engulfed in flames with three victims inside.
“Two victims were found charred after being trapped in the burning vehicle, while a third victim was rescued and sent for treatment,” it said.
The department said the cause of the accident was being ascertained.
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