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Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Malay Mail
Police: Bikers in deadly Seremban convoy pile-up hit themselves
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — A crash among three front-riding motorcycles triggered a massive 15-bike pile-up involving a car and a lorry that killed three riders early this morning, police said. Seremban district police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din said the accident occurred around 2.30am at KM 262.5 on the northbound lane of the North-South Expressway in Seremban. All 15 motorcycles had been travelling together in a group from Senawang towards Kuala Lumpur. The first collision caused the riders to fall on the highway, leading to a domino effect behind them. Twelve motorcycles failed to avoid the crash site and collided into the fallen bikes. Some of the motorcycles also struck the rear and right side of a passing car and a lorry. 'The accident led to the deaths of both riders of the Yamaha NVX motorcycles and one rider of an unidentified motorcycle model, who were all confirmed dead at the scene,' the police official said. Twelve others were taken to Hospital Tuanku Ja'afar, with two admitted to intensive care. Police said such incidents show the serious risks of riding in large, fast-moving groups on highways. They are now investigating the crash under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Malay Mail
12-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Express bus slams into trailer on NSE near Rembau, all 30 passengers survive crash, four with minor injuries
REMBAU, July 12 — Four out of 30 passengers suffered minor injuries after their express bus rear-ended a trailer along KM243.9 of the North-South Expressway (northbound) early this morning. Negeri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Department said it received a distress call at 2.52am and dispatched a team from the Rembau station, assisted by teams from Kota and Senawang, Harian Metro reported. 'The accident involved an express bus crashing into the back of a trailer,' a department spokesman was quoted as saying. Operations commander Mohd Kassim Arippin said there were 30 people on board the bus — 13 men, 16 women, and a child. 'Four adult women sustained minor injuries. All passengers managed to exit the bus on their own before rescuers arrived,' he was quoted as saying. Both the bus and trailer drivers were reported to be unharmed. Those injured were given initial treatment at the scene before ambulances arrived. The operation concluded at 4.05am.
Free Malaysia Today
10-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Don't block traffic, Bukit Aman warns motorcycle convoys
A recent video clip showing a group of motorcyclists riding in convoy on the North-South Expressway, escorted by several people in yellow safety vests. PETALING JAYA : Police have issued a stern warning that motorcycle convoys which obstruct other vehicles on the road will face legal action. Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT) director Yusri Hassan Basri said those found guilty under Section 48 of the Road Transport Act 1987 can be fined between RM1,000 and RM5,000, face imprisonment of up to one year, or both. 'Every group movement or convoy must be reported to JSPT for coordination purposes, to ensure the safety of all road users. 'If a motorcycle convoy does not receive official security assistance from JSPT, it must fully comply with all traffic regulations. 'The use of escorts or marshals to control traffic during convoy movements is strictly prohibited,' Bernama reported him as saying today. The warning comes after a video clip showing a group of motorcyclists riding in convoy on a highway, escorted by several people in yellow safety vests, recently went viral. Yusri said the incident is believed to have involved a convoy travelling southbound from Kuala Lumpur at KM 285 of the North-South Expressway near Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. He said all road users must practise tolerance and consideration to ensure smooth traffic flow and mutual safety. 'All slow-moving vehicles must keep to the left lane and avoid obstructing faster vehicles,' he said.
Malay Mail
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
PLUS shuts southbound Serdang R&R to heavy vehicles for upgrading until July 31
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — The Serdang Rest and Service Area (R&R) (Southbound) at KM308.20 of the North-South Expressway will be temporarily closed in phases to all heavy vehicles for 25 days starting today to facilitate concrete resurfacing maintenance works. In a statement, PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) said the heavy vehicles access route into the R&R area will be closed in stages from 8am today until midnight on July 31, 2025, to make way for upgrading works for the comfort of highway users. 'As such, heavy vehicle drivers are advised to use the nearest available parking facilities as an alternative during the maintenance period. 'However, other facilities and parking for Class 1 vehicles at the R&R will continue to operate as usual,' the statement read. Motorists are advised to plan their journeys using the PLUS App for up-to-date traffic information and to follow all traffic signs and instructions from PLUS personnel when passing through the affected area. The latest traffic updates can be obtained via the PUTRI Virtual Assistant, X@plustrafik App, and electronic signboards at selected locations, or by contacting the PLUSLine at 1800-88-0000 for emergency assistance. — Bernama
Malay Mail
29-06-2025
- Malay Mail
BMW biker crushed by trailer on NSE near Seremban after swerving to avoid braking Ford Ranger
SEREMBAN, June 29 — A motorcyclist was killed when run over by a trailer lorry after falling from his high-powered machine at KM254.6 of the North-South Expressway heading north, here yesterday. Seremban police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din said the 51-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene due to severe head injuries in the incident, which occurred at 4 pm. 'Initial investigations found that the victim was avoiding crashing into a four-wheel drive (4WD) Ford Ranger, driven by a 65-year-old man with a 54-year-old woman in the passenger seat, which suddenly braked. 'The victim, who was riding a BMW motorcycle, swerved to the right and hit the right rear-view mirror of the 4WD before falling into the right lane and being run over by the trailer,' he said in a statement here today. Mohamad Hatta said another motorcyclist, who was riding behind the victim, was unable to brake in time and also crashed into the 4WD. The 4WD driver and passenger, the second motorcyclist and the driver of the trailer did not suffer any injuries, he said. He said the body was sent to the Rembau Hospital Forensic Department for a post-mortem, and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. He urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the investigating officer, Insp Tiew Chuan Jie, at 014-9668399 or the nearest police station. — Bernama
