Seven people were killed and three injured in a crash involving a lorry and a Perodua Alza MPV along Jalan Keramat Pulai, Simpang Pulai, heading to Cameron Highlands, today.

A spokesman of the Perak Fire and Rescue Department said it was alerted to the incident at 5.55 pm and immediately sent a fire engine from the Simpang Pulai station to the scene.

He said the dead comprised five adults, including three women, and two boys.

"The three injured are two boys and a man," he said in a statement.

Rescue operations are ongoing and more details are expected to be made available later.

-- BERNAMA