SINGAPORE: A driver and his passenger were killed on Saturday (May 9) morning after their sports car crashed while heading towards the Malaysian coastal town of Mersing in Johor state.
Kota Tinggi district police said in a Facebook post that they were alerted to the fatal road accident at about 9am.
“The accident involved a Ferrari driven by a 34-year-old foreign man, with a 33-year-old foreign woman as the front passenger,” they added.
“In the incident, both the driver and front passenger sustained severe injuries and were burnt, and were pronounced dead at the scene. The bodies have been sent to the Kota Tinggi Hospital forensic unit for further procedures.”
Multiple Malaysian media outlets, including The Star, The New Straits Times and Free Malaysia Today, reported that the victims were Singaporeans.
A photo of the scene released by police showed the Ferrari completely wrecked, with debris strewn across the road.
Police said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
They also advised the public to remain vigilant and comply with traffic laws to ensure road safety.
CNA has contacted Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for more information on the deceased pair.