Malaysia

JPJ officer killed, colleague seriously hurt in PLUS Highway crash

A JPJ officer died and a colleague was seriously injured when a lorry rammed into their SUV and another lorry during an inspection on the southbound North-South Expressway near Senawang

Updated 2 hours ago · Published on 16 Oct 2026 8:53AM

JPJ officer killed, colleague seriously hurt in PLUS Highway crash — The officers were reportedly inspecting a lorry parked on the emergency lane when a second lorry approaching from behind allegedly lost control and rammed into both vehicles (Photo from Sinar Harian) - October 16, 2026

A ROAD Transport Department (JPJ) officer was killed and another seriously injured when a lorry crashed into their SUV and another lorry during an inspection on the southbound North-South Expressway near the Senawang exit at about 10.50pm on Thursday.

The officers were reportedly inspecting a lorry parked on the emergency lane when a second lorry approaching from behind allegedly lost control and rammed into both vehicles.

A senior Negeri Sembilan JPJ officer confirmed the fatality, but the authorities had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.

The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation. - October 16, 2026

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