Two men playing Pokemon Go hit by car in Kedah

Two men, too occupied playing the Pokemon Go game, were injured after being hit by a car in Jalan Bakar Arang, near here, early Friday.

Kuala Muda police chief ACP Md Zukir Md Isa said in the 2.30am incident, Tan Chin Kang, 35, and Teoh Koon Ee, 30, were standing in front of a shop playing the game when they were hit by a Proton Wira vehicle.

"The car, however, fled the scene, while Tan and his friend both suffered minor injuries," he said in a statement.

Md Zukir said Tan, who is a factory manager, injured his left leg while Teoh, who works as a salesman, suffered injuries on his face, head, hands and feet.

The victims were taken to the Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital for treatment and the police were still investigating the case, he added.