Malaysia

Eight injured in nine-vehicle pile-up on North-South Expressway

Seven others escape unscathed, spokesman says

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 10 Jan 2023 9:32AM

Eight injured in nine-vehicle pile-up on North-South Expressway
A spokesman for the Gopeng Fire and Rescue Station says a team of firemen rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call at about 11pm – upon arrival, it was found that the crash involved two trailer trucks and seven other vehicles. – Perak Fire and Rescue Dept Facebook pic, January 10, 2023

IPOH – Eight people were injured in a road crash involving nine vehicles at KM307.9 of the North-South Expressway near Gopeng late yesterday.

A spokesman for the Gopeng Fire and Rescue Station said a team from the station, assisted by firemen from the Tapah Fire and Rescue Station, rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call at about 11pm.

“On arrival at the scene, it was found that the crash involved two trailer trucks and seven other vehicles, namely a Volkswagen, a BMW, a Toyota Yaris, a Perodua Alza, an Aruz, a Honda Civic and a Honda CRV.

“Eight people were injured and sent to Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital for treatment, while seven others escaped unscathed,” he said in a statement.

The operation ended at about 1am today. – Bernama, January 10, 2023

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