SEREMBAN: An elderly woman was killed and another injured when a car crashed into a restaurant in Taman Meranti, Bahau, near here.

Jempol district police chief Supt Hoo Chang Hook said Tan Joo Lan, 75, was dining there when the accident happened at 8.50am on Friday (Nov 24).

He said she suffered serious neck injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 35-year-old woman suffered light injuries and was taken to Jempol Hospital.

"A 78-year-old man was trying to park his car in front of the shop but he accidentally stepped on the accelerator and hit the two women inside the restaurant," he said in a statement.

Supt Hoo said the driver was taken to the Jempol district police headquarters for investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. – Bernama