One killed in 3-lorry pile-up near Slim River

 

Perak fire and rescue department assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad says one driver died at the scene and one other sustained minor injuries. (Facebook pic)

SLIM RIVER: The driver of a lorry transporting eggs was killed in a crash with two fruit-laden trucks at KM367 of the North-South Expressway southbound near Slim River early this morning.

Muallim police chief Hasni Nasir said police received information about the incident at about 5.45am.

“All lanes have been blocked, resulting in a 13km-long tailback. Motorists are advised to exit at the Tapah, Bidor or Sungkai tolls to avoid being caught in the jam during the clean-up operation,” he said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Perak fire and rescue department assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said teams from the Slim River and Bidor fire and rescue stations were dispatched to the scene.

“The three lorries collided and tipped over on their sides, completely obstructing the southbound lanes of the highway.

“There was one victim trapped in the egg-laden lorry who was pronounced dead by medical personnel at the scene. Another driver also sustained minor injuries,” he said in a statement.

Sabarodzi said the victim’s body was handed over to the police for further action and that a clean-up operation is in progress. - FMT