Fifteen injured after express bus smashes into lorry on North–South Expressway near Rawang

Fifteen injured after express bus smashes into lorry on North–South Expressway near Rawang



Emergency crews race to free trapped passengers after an express bus–lorry crash on PLUS near Rawang. — Composite of social media photos

Sunday, 11 Jan 2026 9:21 AM MYT


KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 — A total of 15 people were injured, including three seriously, in an accident involving a bus and a three-tonne lorry at KM441.2 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS), southbound, between Sungai Buaya and Rawang early this morning.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director (Operations) Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the department received an emergency call regarding the incident at 5.24am, before fire engines from the Rawang Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) arrived at the scene at 5.51am.

“Upon arrival, it was found that the accident involved an express bus carrying 40 passengers and two drivers, with 38 passengers managing to exit safely, while four victims were trapped inside the bus.

“The lorry driver was also trapped inside his vehicle,” he said when contacted.

He said all the injured victims were transported to Sungai Buloh Hospital, with eight treated in the green zone, four in the yellow zone and three in the red zone. — Bernama