IPOH: Two journalists on their way to cover an event attended by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi were injured after their car was rear-ended by a lorry here today.

The 6am crash occurred along Jalan Menglembu as Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) journalist Afiradina Arshad, 34, and New Straits Times (NST) journalist Zahratulhayat Mat Arif, 37, were travelling from Ipoh to Bagan Datuk in a Perodua Bezza.

The impact caused their car to spin several times before overturning, while the lorry skidded into bushes along the opposite lane.

Both journalists were taken to Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) for treatment.