Overturned lorry halts northbound traffic on North-South Expressway
All northbound lanes at KM170.9 between Bandar Baharu and Jawi were blocked after a lorry overturned this morning.
PETALING JAYA – Traffic on the North-South Expressway heading towards Sungai Bakap came to a standstill this morning after a lorry overturned in an accident at Kilometre 170.9 northbound, between Bandar Baharu and Jawi.
In a traffic advisory issued at 7.13am, the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) said the crash had blocked all lanes at the scene, bringing traffic to a complete halt.
"Following an accident at KM170.9 northbound from Bandar Baharu to Jawi. All northbound lanes are blocked. Traffic is at a standstill. Plan your journey. We deeply regret any inconvenience," LLM said today. (Translated from Malay.)
Meanwhile, a live broadcast by a TikTok user at the scene showed a long tailback, with lorries, buses and cars at a standstill because of the blocked route.
There has been no official information so far on the cause of the accident, or whether it resulted in any injuries or fatalities.
Motorists heading north have been advised to plan their journeys and factor in delays along the stretch.
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