SUNGAI BULOH: An elderly couple was killed in a tragic accident when their motorcycle slipped under a tanker at kilometre 35.5 in Jalan Klang, here.

It was believed that the husband and wife, 65-year-old Mohd Razali Mohd Sohad and 49-year-old Jahrah Daud were heading towards Klang when they lose control of the motorcycle and slipped under the tanker that was on the second lane.

The victims were crushed underneath the tanker and died at the scene due to severe injuries throughout their body.

Post-mortem conducted at Tanjung Karang hospital after the accident revealed that the victim died of polytrauma secondary to a motor vehicle accident.

Further investigation on the accident is currently on going.