How did a 75-year-old man die in a car overturn on the North-South Expressway?
Quick answer: A 75-year-old man died and two other passengers were injured when a Proton Saga car lost control and overturned on the North-South Expressway at KM 242 in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, at about 5pm on Saturday, 7 November 2026, the eve of Deepavali. The car ended up on its roof on the road shoulder.
Key facts
- What: Single-vehicle rollover crash
- Where: KM 242, North-South Expressway, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
- When: About 5pm, Saturday 7 November 2026 (Deepavali eve)
- Who: Four occupants of a Proton Saga — three men and one woman, all Malay adults
- Reported toll: 1 dead (a 75-year-old male passenger), 2 injured; the driver was unhurt
- Status: Cause under police investigation
What happened
The Proton Saga was travelling south on the North-South Expressway when it apparently lost control and overturned, coming to rest on its roof on the road shoulder. The crash happened at about 5pm at KM 242 in Negeri Sembilan, on the eve of Deepavali.
There were four people in the car: three men and one woman, all Malay adults. A 75-year-old male passenger died in the crash. Another male passenger and a female passenger were injured. The driver was not hurt.
Emergency response
The Negeri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Department received the report at 5:40pm and immediately sent five firefighters from the Senawang station in a fire rescue vehicle. They reached the scene at 6:12pm and began rescue work.
On arrival, firefighters found the 75-year-old passenger already confirmed dead by medical personnel. Another injured male passenger was trapped inside the car, and firefighters freed him. The injured female passenger had already been freed with the help of members of the public before the firefighters arrived. Both injured people were taken to hospital by ambulance.
What happens next
The cause of the crash has not been confirmed; the car is believed to have lost control before overturning, and police are investigating further. The two injured passengers were taken to hospital for treatment, and their conditions had not been detailed at the time of reporting.
Context
The crash happened on the eve of Deepavali, when many Malaysians were travelling home for the long festival weekend. Long queues had been reported on several expressways as people drove back to their hometowns or set off on holiday.
Frequently asked questions
### How did the 75-year-old man die? He was a passenger in a Proton Saga that lost control and overturned on the North-South Expressway at KM 242 in Negeri Sembilan at about 5pm on Saturday, 7 November 2026. He was confirmed dead at the scene.
Where exactly did the crash happen?
At KM 242 of the North-South Expressway in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The car was travelling south.
How many people were in the car?
Four: three men and one woman, all Malay adults. The driver was unhurt, one passenger died and two passengers were injured.
What caused the crash?
The cause has not been confirmed. The car is believed to have lost control before overturning, and police are investigating further.
Who rescued the trapped passenger?
Firefighters from the Senawang station freed an injured male passenger who was trapped in the car. Five firefighters arrived at 6:12pm, about half an hour after the report. The injured female passenger had already been freed with the help of members of the public.
Was the crash linked to the Deepavali holiday traffic?
It happened on the eve of Deepavali, when many people were travelling home for the festival weekend and expressway traffic was heavy. No link between the traffic conditions and the crash itself has been confirmed.
*This is a developing story compiled from verified reporting; figures may change as official information is confirmed.* Source: reddot.my — https://reddot.my/349595/
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