Plus northbound gridlocked after lorry crash near Menora Tunnel

IPOH – Traffic flow on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound from Ipoh to Kuala Kangsar has been severely disrupted following an accident at Kilometre 257.2, after the Menora Tunnel on Friday.

Plus Trafik posted on X stating that as of 10.27am, all northbound lanes remain blocked, causing gridlocked traffic stretching roughly seven kilometres.

The accident involved two lorries, with one of the drivers trapped inside.

According to the update, northbound traffic is being diverted off at the Ipoh (South) Toll Plaza, whilst a contra-flow lane has been activated from Kilometre 257.3 to 256.2 to ease congestion.

Motorists are advised to plan their journeys and follow the instructions of personnel at the scene.

Meanwhile, Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Division assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said they received an emergency call regarding the incident at 8.58am.

He stated that the accident involved two lorries, with one of the drivers left trapped inside.

Plus Traffic stated on X that as of 10.27am, all northbound lanes remain blocked, causing gridlocked traffic stretching for approximately seven kilometres.

"A rescue operation is currently being carried out by personnel," he said.

He added that the operation involving seven firefighters from the Meru Raya Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) is still ongoing, with further details to be updated from time to time.