MARAN: Two policemen were killed after their patrol car skidded and crashed into a metal guardrail at KM183 of the East Coast Highway near Maran.
Sergeant Major Roslan Maon, 50, and Constable Watson Edin, 23, were providing escort for vehicles transporting the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination papers when the accident occurred at 3.20pm today.
Maran police chief Deputy Superintendent Norzamri Abd Rahman said the duo, attached to the state police headquarters, were travelling from Bentong towards Kuantan when Roslan lost control of the Proton Waja, causing it to skid and crash into the guardrail.
He said the vehicle was pinned under the guardrail while the impact of the crash resulted Roslan to be flung out of the car while Watson was trapped in his seat.
“Firemen were assisting at the scene and the bodies have been sent to Jengka Hospital for post-mortem. Investigations revealed that it was raining during the incident and the patrol car could have skidded due to the slippery road,” he said.