Three young motorcyclists killed, nine injured as 15 vehicles collide in pre‑dawn Ipoh crash

Three young motorcyclists killed, nine injured as 15 vehicles collide in pre‑dawn Ipoh crash



Three motorcyclists were killed and nine others injured in a crash involving 12 motorcycles and three cars in Ipoh. — Picture via social media


Summary

• A tragic accident occurred on Jalan Jelapang-Ampang in Ipoh, resulting in the deaths of three motorcyclists and injuries to nine others in a collision involving 12 motorcycles and three cars.
• All vehicles were traveling from Meru to Tambun when the incident occurred at 3:35 a.m.
• Two motorcyclists were declared dead at the scene, while a third succumbed to injuries at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital.
• The drivers of the cars were unharmed, and police are investigating the incident under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, seeking public assistance for information.

By Malay Mail
First Published: Saturday, 19 Sep 2026 12:51 PM MYT


IPOH, Sept 19 — Three motorcyclists were killed and nine others injured in a crash involving 12 motorcycles and three cars along Jalan Jelapang-Ampang here early today.

Ipoh district police chief Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Najib Hamzah said the incident was reported at 3.35am, Harian Metro (HM) reported.

Preliminary investigations showed all 15 vehicles were heading from Meru towards Tambun when the collision occurred.

“Two motorcyclists aged 19 and 20 were confirmed dead at the scene. Nine others, aged between 19 and 25, who sustained injuries were taken to Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) for treatment,” he said in a statement to HM.


Another 19 year old rider died while receiving treatment in HRPB’s Emergency and Trauma Department, bringing the total fatalities to three.

All three car drivers escaped injury.

The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Police are working to establish the cause and sequence of events.

Members of the public with information are urged to contact the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division at Ipoh district police headquarters.