WCE adakan simulasi kemalangan tanpa notis, uji tindak balas kecemasan

On Tuesday, West Coast Expressway Sdn Bhd (WCE) conducted a simulated three-vehicle accident without prior notice at KM 216.6, near the northern direction of Lebuhraya Pantai Barat (WCE), Manjung, Perak. The purpose of the drill was to test readiness, coordination, and the effectiveness of response when an emergency occurs. The exercise involved WCE's Emergency Response Team (ERT), Land Transport Authority Malaysia (LLM), police, fire and HAZMAT units, Manjung Hospital, the Malaysian Armed Forces (APM), and environmental agency, Air Liquide Malaysia.

Swift Integrated Logistics Sdn Bhd and Air Liquide also participated, engaging in rescue operations, casualty management, and incident control simulations. Some northern sections of the expressway were temporarily closed to allow for the simulated rescue and vehicle rerouting exercises. Traffic management capability was tested by closing and opening sections of the roadway as needed.

WCE stated that the drill was conducted unexpectedly without prior notice to ensure a realistic response and coordination among all agencies without any prior preparations. The company advised road users to slow down, follow instructions from officials, and refer to the Variable Message Sign (VMS) for real-time traffic updates during the drill.