KUALA LUMPUR: A fatal crash on the North-South Expressway claimed the life of a Bangladeshi man and left four locals injured in a three-vehicle collision at KM403 southbound, from Tanjung Malim to Lembah Beringin, earlier on Tuesday (April 8).
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar confirmed receiving the emergency call at 1:27 p.m. The incident occurred around noon and involved a trailer truck, a three-tonne lorry, and a car.
"The incident resulted in the death of a 30-year-old Bangladeshi man, who was the assistant driver of the three-tonne lorry. He was pronounced dead at the scene," he said in a statement.
Four others, aged 18 to 52, were injured, with one reported in serious condition. All injured parties were promptly transported to Sungai Buloh Hospital for medical attention, said Ahmad Mukhlis.
He noted that the cause of the crash is yet to be determined, and investigations are ongoing. – Bernama
