Two injured after collision involving cars and limestone trailer lorry

A fatal crash on a Malaysian expressway cast a somber shadow over Chinese New Year celebrations after a woman was killed and two others injured in a multi-vehicle collision near Rawang.

Early Morning Collision
The accident occurred on Feb 17 along an expressway near Bukit Beruntung, Rawang, heading toward Kuala Lumpur. Authorities received an emergency alert at 7.33am.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department personnel arrived at the scene within eight minutes to begin rescue operations.

Three Vehicles Involved
According to operations division assistant director Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar, the crash involved two cars and a trailer lorry carrying limestone powder.

The impact left multiple individuals injured and resulted in one fatality.

Fatality Confirmed At Scene
A woman in her 50s, who was a passenger in one of the cars, was pronounced dead at the scene by Health Ministry personnel.

Her identity has not been publicly disclosed pending notification of family members.

Injuries Reported
The lorry driver, a man in his 40s, sustained serious head injuries. A man in his 50s who was driving the same car as the deceased woman suffered minor injuries.

Another driver, a man in his 30s operating the second car, escaped unhurt.

Emergency Response
Fire and rescue teams secured the area and assisted in managing the aftermath of the crash.

Authorities have not yet released further details on the cause of the collision, and investigations are expected to determine the sequence of events.

Festive Period Road Safety
The fatal accident occurred on the morning of Chinese New Year, a period typically marked by increased travel across Malaysia.

Officials routinely advise motorists to exercise caution during festive seasons when traffic volume is higher.

The Rawang expressway crash serves as a tragic reminder of road safety risks during peak travel periods. As investigations continue, authorities are expected to assess the circumstances surrounding the collision. For Indonesians and Singaporeans observing regional developments, the incident highlights the importance of vigilance on highways, especially during festive celebrations.

Sources: Straits Times (2026) , Bernama (2026)

Keywords: Bukit Beruntung, Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar, Limestone Trailer Lorry, Selangor Expressway, Fatal Collision Malaysia