How did 2 step-sisters die in the Tanjong Malim highway crash?
Quick answer: Two step-sisters — an 18-year-old girl and a six-year-old girl — were killed when the car they were travelling in skidded and crashed into a road barrier on the North-South Expressway near Tanjong Malim, Malaysia, on the morning of 7 November 2026. Two other people in the car, the 27-year-old driver and a 20-year-old woman, were injured. The car was a Honda City travelling from Perlis towards Kuala Lumpur.
*Compiled from Bernama and AsiaOne (reporting Malay Mail), 7 November 2026.*
Key facts
- What: A car skidded, veered off the road and crashed into a road barrier
- Where: Kilometre 388 of the southbound North-South Expressway (PLUS), near Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
- When: About 8.30am on 7 November 2026
- Casualties: 2 killed — an 18-year-old girl and a six-year-old girl, who were step-sisters; 2 injured — the 27-year-old driver and a 20-year-old woman
- Vehicle: A Honda City, travelling from Perlis towards Kuala Lumpur
- Status: Police investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987
What happened
The Honda City was travelling south on the North-South Expressway towards Kuala Lumpur when it is believed to have lost control. The car veered onto the left shoulder of the road and crashed into a road barrier at Kilometre 388, near Tanjong Malim.
The impact left the passengers trapped in the wreckage. The 18-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene by Health Ministry personnel. The six-year-old girl was seriously injured and was taken to Slim River Hospital, where she later died while receiving treatment.
The driver, a 27-year-old man, and a 20-year-old woman passenger were also injured. Both were taken to Slim River Hospital for treatment.
Emergency response
The Perak Fire and Rescue Department received a call about the crash at 8.35am. Eight firefighters from the Tanjung Malim station were sent to the scene, where they used hydraulic rescue equipment to free the people trapped in the car.
The rescue operation ended at 9.46am. The injured were handed over to Health Ministry personnel, and the body of the teenager was handed over to police. At the time of the first reports, the identities of the victims had not yet been formally established.
What police said
Muallim district police chief Supt Khalid Mohamad said the car is believed to have lost control before veering onto the left shoulder and hitting the barrier. He said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, and that further investigations are under way to identify the actual cause of the crash.
Police have asked anyone who witnessed the crash to contact the investigating officer, Inspector Muhammad Taufiq Abd Aziz, on 016-4184507.
What happens next
The police investigation continues, and the exact cause of the crash has not yet been confirmed. The families of the two girls and the two injured people will be supported as the investigation proceeds, and any further confirmed information is expected to come from the police.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the Tanjong Malim crash?
Two — an 18-year-old girl, who was pronounced dead at the scene, and a six-year-old girl, who died in Slim River Hospital. The two were step-sisters.
Where did the crash happen?
At Kilometre 388 of the southbound North-South Expressway, near Tanjong Malim in Perak, Malaysia, on the morning of 7 November 2026.
Who else was in the car?
The 27-year-old driver and a 20-year-old woman passenger. Both were injured and taken to Slim River Hospital.
What caused the crash?
Police said the Honda City is believed to have lost control before veering onto the left shoulder and hitting a road barrier. The exact cause is still under investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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