RTD officer killed and colleague seriously hurt after lorry collision on highway
A Road Transport Department officer died and another was critically injured when two trucks struck their patrol vehicle near the Senawang interchange on the North-South Expressway.
During a night patrol on the North-South Expressway, an RTD vehicle halted a lorry in the emergency lane near the Senawang interchange. A second lorry subsequently collided with the rear of the stopped lorry and the RTD vehicle, causing a severe accident. The incident resulted in the death of one RTD officer and left a second officer with serious injuries, now being treated in the ICU at Tuantu Ja'afar Hospital in Seremban.
RTD director-general Aedy Fadly Ramli confirmed the casualties and pledged full cooperation with police to determine the cause, including any negligence. The crash highlights safety concerns for highway patrols and the need for thorough investigation. Authorities have not yet released further details on the drivers involved.
Why it matters
The death of a traffic officer underscores risks faced by highway patrols and may prompt safety reviews.
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