Fatal Accident Involving JPJ Vehicle And Two Lorries Near Senawang To Be Thoroughly Investigated - Loke

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will provide full cooperation to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to ensure that investigations into the accident that claimed the life of one of its personnel at KM256 of the North-South Expressway, near the Senawang exit last night, is conducted thoroughly and transparently.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that appropriate action will be taken against any party identified as having committed violations of the law, misconduct, or negligence based on the investigation results.

"If there are any legal violations, misconduct, or negligence identified through the investigation, appropriate action will be taken against the responsible parties in accordance with the provisions of the law and regulations in force," he said in a statement today.

Loke expressed deep sorrow and extended his condolences to the family of Negeri Sembilan JPJ Enforcement Assistant Grade KP2 Mohd Azrul Rashid Yaakub, who was killed in the accident while on duty.

"The passing of Mohd Azrul is a great loss, particularly to his family and colleagues who have served alongside him. His sacrifice and dedication in carrying out his duties for the safety of road users will always be appreciated," he said.

In the meantime, Loke also prayed that Motor Vehicle Examiner Grade AB2 Nor Amirudin Rameli, who suffered serious injuries in the incident, be granted a speedy recovery and ease in all matters throughout his medical treatment.

He added that JPJ Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli visited the families of both officers this morning to convey condolences and provide support to the affected families.

Loke added that the Ministry of Transport, along with JPJ, will continue to look into the welfare and needs of the family of the deceased and the injured officer, including ensuring that appropriate assistance is channeled.

Earlier, media reported that a JPJ personnel died while another was seriously injured in an accident involving the department's vehicle and two lorries on the southbound North-South Expressway near the Senawang exit last night.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:50 pm while JPJ personnel were carrying out an inspection on a lorry in the emergency lane.

During the incident, another lorry coming from behind allegedly lost control before crashing into the JPJ sport utility vehicle (SUV) and the lorry that was being inspected.

-- BERNAMA