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Woman killed as lorry strikes stalled vehicle on Nilai highway
A fatal traffic accident on the Nilai stretch claimed one life and left two others with serious injuries when a heavy lorry collided with a stationary car. The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns on major Malaysian highways.
LSN Malaysia ·
A woman was fatally struck when a lorry hit her stalled vehicle on a Nilai highway, while her sister and a motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in the multi-vehicle collision.
The accident occurred when the lorry, travelling at speed, struck the stationary car that had broken down on the roadway. The impact was severe enough to cause additional involvement of a nearby motorcyclist, who was also seriously hurt in the incident.
The deceased woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while her sister and the motorcyclist were rushed to a medical facility for treatment of their serious injuries. Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are underway, with authorities examining factors including vehicle condition, road conditions, and driver conduct.
The incident adds to Malaysia's road fatality statistics and underscores the dangers faced by motorists whose vehicles break down on busy highways. Road safety experts continue to urge drivers to exercise caution in high-speed zones and to seek assistance promptly when vehicles malfunction on major routes.