Lorry Overturns On Kesas Highway, Causing Chemical Spill
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar said the driver of the Shah Alam-bound lorry sustained minor injuries.
He said the department was alerted to the incident at about 10.25 am and arrived at the scene 15 minutes later.
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