JPJ officer dies after lorry crashes into department vehicle during inspection

A Road Transport Department (JPJ) officer lost their life and another was seriously injured in a collision involving a JPJ vehicle and two lorries on the North-South Expressway, according to the Malay Mail. The incident occurred around 10:50pm on the southbound expressway near the Senawang exit, while the officers were reportedly inspecting a lorry in the emergency lane.

A second lorry traveling behind them is believed to have lost control and crashed into the JPJ SUV and the lorry being inspected. Although no official statement had been issued by the authorities at the time of reporting, a senior Negeri Sembilan JPJ officer confirmed the death of one of the department's personnel in the crash.

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