JOHOR BARU: A Deepavali reunion among five friends ended in tragedy when their Mercedes-Benz overturned and burst into flames as they were believed to be returning home after celebrating the festival early yesterday.
Two men were burnt to death while three others were injured in the 5.50am crash at Km 5 of Jalan Pantai.
Johor Baru (South) police chief Assistant Commissioner Azrul Hisham Mohd Shaffei said the car was travelling from the city centre towards Pasir Gudang when the driver is believed to have lost control.
"Initial investigations found that the car was driven by a 31-year-old man, who worked as a lorry driver, with four male passengers aged between 20 and 31.
