JOHOR BARU: Two men were killed and three others injured when a Mercedes-Benz E250 carrying five men crashed into a road divider, overturned and caught fire early today.

The crash occurred at 5.50am along Km5 of Jalan Pantai towards Pasir Gudang, near the Permas Jaya golf club.

The 31-year-old driver, who worked as a lorry driver, and his front passenger were burnt to death.

The three other passengers, aged between 20 and 31, survived with head and bodily injuries, as well as burns.