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Two Rapid LRT Trains Collide Near KLCC, Scores Of People Injured
It was supposed to be a ride home after a long day at work for some Malaysians, but it turned out to be a harrowing experience instead.
Two Rapid KL trains from the Kelana Jaya line have reportedly collided in the underground tunnels near KLCC, Malaysiakini reported.
Happened in a tunnel
Federal Territories Minister Annuar Musa told the news portal that the incident involved trains number 40 and 81.One of the trains were reportedly empty, while the other was carrying passengers.
The incident was also confirmed by RapidKL's official Twitter account:
According to Azhar Ghazali, Senior Vice President of Media & Communications of Prasarana, the accident happened at around 9pm on Monday (24 May).Kelana Jaya Line Update: Ladies and gentlemen, we regret to inform that LRT Kelana Jaya line is experiencing an incident, specifically trains number 40 and 81.Our team is mobilising help and rescue assistance right now. Please stay calm and follow instructions.— AskRapidKL (@AskRapidKL) May 24, 2021
"We are making immediate efforts to provide assistance and control the situation," he said in a statement.
The trains were reportedly heading towards the Kg Baru LRT station from KLCC when it collided.
Dozens injured
Videos and pictures showing passengers moaning in pain and in a state of shock have been circulating on social media.There were also pictures showing some passengers lying on the floor of the train, covered in debris.
*Warning: potentially graphic photos ahead
BREAKING NEWS ⚠️ from Kuala Lumpur: major train crash in the underground LRT (Kelana Jaya line) nearly half an hour ago. Many injured. Details to follow https://t.co/DDw9X1Ixsl pic.twitter.com/tpdcUWnni6— So I am designing NFTs (@ShuckMyBhauls) May 24, 2021
Kelana Jaya Line Update: Ladies and gentlemen, we regret to inform that LRT Kelana Jaya line is experiencing an incident, specifically trains number 40 and 81.Our team is mobilising help and rescue assistance right now. Please stay calm and follow instructions.From KJline pic.twitter.com/Dt4NHEvEDd— ShahrimanHafiz (@MannJusteen) May 24, 2021
Doakan untuk mangsa-mangsa yang terlibat di dalam kemalangan LRT Kelana Jaya. pic.twitter.com/NnNr0nI89L— Melakahariini (@Melakahariini) May 24, 2021
Dang Wangi OCPD Mohammad Zainal told The Star Online that no deaths have been reported so far.LRT Kelana Jaya mengalami kemalangan sebentar tadi. Beberapa orang turut cedera. Semoga semuanya selamat. pic.twitter.com/B6QPj1IgR2— Zack Rockstar (@zack_rockstar) May 24, 2021
According to Zainal, 47 passengers were seriously injured while another 166 passengers suffered minor injuries.
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