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The Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Cable reels fall on NKVE highway after trailer hits flyover
A dangerous incident on the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) last Thursday saw enormous cable reels scatter across multiple lanes after the transport trailer carrying them collided with a flyover structure. The dramatic event unfolded at the 8.7-kilometer mark along the Damansara-Setia Alam section of the expressway, creating hazardous conditions for motorists traveling on the busy four-lane route. Dashcam footage circulated through the DashCam Malaysia Facebook community page captured the alarming sequence as the heavy-duty trailer approached the overhead structure while transporting two substantial industrial cable reels. The collision occurred when the trailer's cargo clearance proved insufficient for the flyover height, resulting in the cable reels' upper portions striking the concrete structure above. The impact immediately dislodged both reels from their securing mechanisms. Following the collision, the massive industrial equipment tumbled onto the active highway lanes, forcing nearby vehicles to take immediate evasive action. Drivers were compelled to reduce speed dramatically and navigate around the fallen cargo to avoid potential collisions. According to Oriental Daily, in the aftermath of the incident, both cable reels were left across the expressway's central and outer lanes, creating significant obstruction to traffic flow. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about cargo transportation safety and load height verification procedures on Malaysia's highway network. The NKVE serves as a critical arterial route connecting multiple urban centers and industrial zones throughout the Klang Valley region. Such incidents underscore the importance of proper load measurement and route planning for commercial vehicles transporting oversized cargo through areas with overhead infrastructure limitations. The scattered cable reels created immediate traffic disruption along one of Malaysia's most utilised expressways, though no immediate reports of injuries or secondary accidents have emerged from the incident. Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, including whether proper height clearance protocols were followed prior to the truck's departure and route selection.
New Straits Times
12-05-2025
- New Straits Times
'I was waiting for them' — Daughter's grief after parents injured in toll plaza crash
SUNGAI BULOH: A woman's routine afternoon turned into heartbreak when her parents were seriously injured in a collision involving their motorcycle and a Nissan Navara pickup truck at the Duta Toll Plaza on Saturday. Farah Natasya Faizal said the incident occurred shortly after she received a WhatsApp message from her mother at 2.54pm, informing her that they were nearing the Duta Toll Plaza, Buletin Utama reported. Her parents were travelling from Alor Star to Kampung Baru with a cousin. "I had just finished showering and replied immediately. "I was ready to go down and meet them because we live in a condominium, so I needed to wait downstairs. "But when I saw the heavy rain, I started to feel uneasy," she said. After several messages went unanswered, she grew anxious and tried calling her mother, only for the call to be answered by her cousin, who informed her that her parents had been involved in an accident. Farah said that upon arriving at the scene, she witnessed the heartbreaking sight of her father lying on the road and her mother semi-conscious inside the ambulance. "I called out to mum after the accident, she responded, but didn't open her eyes or speak. "I followed her to the hospital. "Once we arrived, she stopped responding entirely. Even her finger barely moved," she said tearfully. She said her father was undergoing surgery after being admitted to the Yellow Zone at Sungai Buloh Hospital. "I've never gone a day without speaking to my mother. Now when I call her and she doesn't respond, I feel empty," Farah said. Unable to bring herself to watch the crash footage, Farah nevertheless insists that the driver of the Nissan Navara be held fully accountable. The victims' family is cooperating with police investigations and hopes the driver will face appropriate punishment. It was reported that a motorcyclist and his wife were injured after being thrown off their motorcycle when a pickup truck struck them on the North-South Expressway, an incident that has since gone viral on social media. The incident was captured in a video and uploaded by the Facebook page DashCam Malaysia. The driver of the Nissan Navara, a 32-year-old man, was unhurt in the incident and has since lodged a police report. A remand order was obtained, and the suspect is currently being held at the Dang Wangi lock-up to assist investigations. The driver, who is expected to be charged tomorrow, is facing a charge of reckless and dangerous driving under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. The offence carries a jail term of up to five years, a fine of RM5,000 to RM15,000, and a minimum five-year driving ban. Police are also looking into claims that the suspect was racing with other pickup trucks.
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New Straits Times
12-05-2025
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Driver in Duta Toll Plaza crash to be charged tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: The driver of a Nissan Navara involved in a collision with a motorcycle near the Duta Toll Plaza is expected to be charged tomorrow. He faces a charge of reckless and dangerous driving under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. The offence carries a jail term of up to five years, a fine of RM5,000 to RM15,000, and a minimum five-year driving ban. Police obtained a one-day extension of the driver's remand to facilitate further investigation. "We will refer the investigation paper (IP) to the deputy public prosecutor (DPP) at around 8.30am, and once we receive instructions to charge the driver, we will proceed accordingly," he said when contacted. Zamzuri also urged anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation. It was reported that a motorcyclist and his wife were injured after being thrown off their motorcycle when a pickup truck struck them on the North-South Expressway, an incident that has since gone viral on social media. The incident was captured in a video and uploaded by the Facebook page DashCam Malaysia. The driver of the Nissan Navara, a 32-year-old man, was unhurt in the incident and has since lodged a police report. A remand order was obtained, and the suspect is currently being held at the Dang Wangi lock-up for two days to assist investigations. Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact the investigating officer, Inspector Muhammad Farhad Kamaruddin, at 011-31903054.
New Straits Times
11-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Pickup truck driver remanded over viral highway crash that injured couple
KUALA LUMPUR: A motorcyclist and his wife were injured after being thrown off their motorcycle when a pickup truck struck them on the North-South Expressway — an incident that has since gone viral on social media. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa confirmed the incident, which was captured in a video uploaded by the Facebook page "DashCam Malaysia." "The accident took place on May 10, around 2.30pm, along the NSE heading towards the city centre, just before the Duta toll plaza," he said in a statement today. He said the crash involved a Benelli TRK 502 motorcycle and a Nissan Navara. "Investigations found that the motorcycle was moving straight in the left lane when the Nissan Navara, believed to be attempting to overtake another motorcycle, failed to avoid the victims and struck them from the right." As a result of the collision, both the rider and pillion were thrown off the motorcycle and sustained injuries. "The rider, a 53-year-old Malay man, suffered a fractured collarbone and injuries to his ankle. "His wife, aged 49, sustained more serious injuries including brain bleeding, a fractured ankle, and broken ribs on the right side," he said. Both victims were rushed to Hospital Sungai Buloh for treatment. The driver of the Nissan Navara, a 32-year-old man, was unhurt in the incident and has since lodged a police report. "A remand order was obtained, and the suspect is currently being held at the Dang Wangi lockup for two days to assist investigations," Sarifudin said. The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving. Police are calling for eyewitnesses to come forward to aid the investigation. "Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact the investigating officer Inspector Muhammad Farhad Kamaruddin, at 011-31903054."
