MUAR, MALAYSIA: They were born on the same day 19 years ago and destined to die on the same day as well.

Khoo Chin Leong, 19, was returning home after supper with some friends at Bukit Bakri when his motorcycle crashed head-on with Tey Swee Seng's motorcycle along Jalan Bakri here at about 1.45am yesterday.

The two friends who shared the same date of birth in June 1989 suffered head injuries.

They were rushed to the Sultanah Fatimah Specialist Hospital by some passing motorists but died upon arrival.

One of their friends said both Khoo and Tey were good friends as they shared the same birthday and he was shocked that the two could collide with one another.

Muar police urged those who witnessed the crash to come forward to assist investigation. -The Star, ANN