IPOH, Aug 8 (Bernama) — A container truck accident at KM 256.7 on the northbound North-South Expressway (PLUS), between Menora Tunnel and the Kuala Kangsar exit, caused a seven-kilometre traffic jam.
PLUS Traffic reported all lanes were blocked as of 2.16 pm, with contraflow traffic activated from KM 257.3 to KM 256.2. Northbound vehicles were diverted at the Ipoh South Toll Plaza, with a U-turn at Menora Tunnel in place. Congestion affected both directions.
The incident was first reported at 12.12 pm with traffic at a standstill.
Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the accident involved a trailer loaded with detergent that skidded and blocked the road at 12.06 pm.
A 39-year-old male passenger sustained serious injuries and was rescued by passersby before being handed over to Health Ministry personnel.
“The rescue operation applied the Systematic Approach to Rescue Entrapped Victims (SAVER) system. After PLUS cleared the trailer, firefighters removed debris to reopen the road,” he said, adding that operations were under control by 1 pm and completed by 1.44 pm.
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