Five Singaporeans were hurt when their sports utility vehicle (SUV) flipped on the North-South Highway on Tuesday while on the way to Genting.

According to Lianhe Wanbao yesterday, the car's left-rear tyre blew near Malacca, sending the SUV, carrying a group of 10 holiday-makers, careening into a road divider.

Four passengers, aged 10 to 42 years, suffered minor injuries. The 39-year-old driver was more badly hurt. There were no details on the other five passengers.

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