Massive late-night crash completely blocks NKVE northbound
KUALA LUMPUR: All northbound lanes of the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) near Shah Alam were blocked following a late-night accident, bringing traffic to a standstill shortly before midnight.
Shortly after midnight on a recent night, the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) near Shah Alam faced a catastrophic accident that completely halted northbound traffic. The incident unfolded at Km8.4 on the expressway's northbound stretch, leading to a complete standstill just before midnight.
Pluss Malaysia Bhd, the expressway's operator, issued an update at 11.27pm declaring all northbound lanes obstructed. Motorists were advised to exit at the Setia Alam toll plaza and seek alternative routes. Despite this directive, the situation remained unchanged until 12.04am when PLUS reiterated that northbound traffic was still at a standstill. The southbound carriageway was also partially blocked.
The aftermath of the accident was starkly visible in photographs and videos. A large highway gantry lay across the carriageway, while heavy vehicles, including lorries, were scattered nearby. Debris was spread across the highway and central divider. Emergency vehicles were present at the scene. On the opposite carriageway, a long line of vehicles was evident, illustrating the congestion caused by the breakdown.
The origin of the accident and whether there were any casualties were yet to be determined at the time of the final update.
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