IPOH (Bernama): A cement mixer truck travelling south from Changkat Jering to Kuala Kangsar had broken down at KM230.3 of the North-South Expressway causing traffic congestion that stretched to 7km early on Monday (Nov 1).

       A PLUS spokesman said in the 6am incident, the vehicle suffered damage while travelling along the middle lane of the expressway causing all lanes to be congested.

       "We had to activate the contraflow at KM231.7 northbound to ease the congestion and work to tow the vehicle. The situation returned to normal at about 8.40am this morning for both the north and southbound traffic,” he said when contacted.- Bernama