KUBANG PASU: A man in his 50s was killed in a crash involving his Proton Saga, another car, and a trailer at Km37.5 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) near Jitra yesterday (Jan 7).
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while his wife, who was travelling with him, sustained minor injuries.
Jitra Fire and Rescue Station chief Senior Assistant Fire Superintendent Mohd Bustan Karudin, said a rescue team was dispatched immediately after receiving a distress call at 7.01pm.
"Four other individuals involved in the accident escaped unharmed, including a man and two women in a Toyota Avanza, and the male driver of the trailer," he said in a statement.
Rescue personnel used specialised equipment to free the victim, who was trapped in the wreckage.
"He was successfully extricated but was confirmed dead by health ministry personnel," Bustan added.
The victim's body was handed over to the police for further action, while his wife was taken to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital for treatment.