Senawang:A Road Transport Department (JPJ) officer lost his life and another was seriously injured in a three-vehicle accident on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) near the Senawang exit. The incident occurred at Kilometre 256.1 northbound and involved a JPJ car and two lorries.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad reported that the 42-year-old JPJ officer who died suffered head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident took place around 1030 pm.

The officer's colleague, aged 32, sustained severe injuries to his head and other parts of his body and is currently receiving medical care at Tuanku Ja'afar Seremban Hospital (HTJS). Initial investigations indicated that the two JPJ personnel were inspecting a motoloader carrying a cabin load on the emergency lane when a lorry carrying dry food products lost control and crashed into the back of the JPJ vehicle and the motoloader.

The collision also injured the drivers of the lorry and the motoloader, aged 44 and 48, respectively. Both men are being treated for leg and body injuries at the HTJS Emergency Department.

The case is under investigation according to Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Authorities are appealing for anyone with information about the accident to contact the investigating officer, Insp Syakinah Ahmad, at 06-6033394 or visit the nearest police station to aid in the investigation.