Jempol district police chief Hoo Chang Hook said the crash, which occurred at 9pm, involved a Perodua Axia, a Toyota Mark X, and a Ford Ranger.

Four of the victims died at the scene and the other during treatment at Kuala Pilah Hospital.

Hoo said that based on preliminary investigations, the crash occurred when the 31-year-old driver of the Perodua Axia, carrying three passengers aged 16, 18, and 19, travelling from Rompin towards Bahau, collided with the Toyota Mark X being driven by a 51-year-old man.

The impact caused the Perodua Axia to spin, after which the oncoming Ford Ranger driven by a 43-year-old man crashed into it.

Hoo said the driver of the Perodua Axia and two passengers in the car, as well as the driver of the Toyota Mark X died at the scene due to serious head and leg injuries.

The other victim killed in the crash was the rear passenger in the Perodua Axia. He died during treatment at Kuala Pilah Hospital.

The driver of the Ford Ranger was not injured in the crash, Hoo said, adding that the case was being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.