Malaysia

Elmina interchange temporarily shut after aircraft crash: Prolintas

Highway provider says road will reopen once site cleared, investigation complete

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 17 Aug 2023 6:54PM

Elmina interchange temporarily shut after aircraft crash: Prolintas
The exit and entrance to Elmina Interchange on both bounds from Guthrie Corridor Expressway have been temporarily closed after an aircraft crashed near the location today. – @azmilwhoruns Twitter pic, August 17, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – The exit and entrance to Elmina Interchange on both bounds from Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE) Highway have been temporarily closed after an aircraft crashed near the location today. 

The Prolintas group of companies, in a statement, said the road would remain closed until the crash site had been cleared and investigation was completed.

“According to early reports, the incident also involved a motorcycle. Firemen, police, ambulance and GCE’s Peronda are currently at the crash site to clear the debris and control the traffic,” the statement said. 

Highway users are advised to use alternative routes.

For inquiries, users may contact Prolintas hotline at 1800 22 8888.

According to media reports, 10 men were killed after the Beechcraft 390 light aircraft crashed in Elmina near Shah Alam, Selangor. – Bernama, August 17, 2023

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