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JPJ officer killed as lorry collides with inspection vehicle in Seremban
A Road Transport Department officer died and a colleague sustained serious injuries when a lorry struck their vehicle during a roadside inspection in Negeri Sembilan on Wednesday.
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The fatal collision occurred in Seremban when the JPJ team was conducting routine vehicle inspections. The lorry struck the department's vehicle with considerable force, resulting in immediate casualties at the scene.
Emergency responders attended to the victims, but one officer was pronounced dead at the scene. His colleague sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital for emergency medical treatment.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about the safety of traffic officers conducting roadside inspections, who remain vulnerable to oncoming traffic despite safety protocols. Authorities have not disclosed additional details regarding the circumstances leading to the collision or the identity of the deceased.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, with traffic police examining potential contributing factors including driver visibility, road conditions, and vehicle speeds at the time of impact.