We hope the passengers are safe!
Several images and videos have been going viral on social media where several passengers aboard the LRT Kelana Jaya are reportedly injured after an accident involving two trains. In a video posted by TV3, the passengers are seen lying on the floor with shattered glass and some of them were even bleeding.
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
TERKINI | Penumpang Cedera, Tren LRT Dipercayai Brek Mengejut
Beberapa penumpang tren Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) laluan Kelana Jaya dilaporkan cedera dalam satu kejadian dipercayai akibat tren brek secara mengejut.
Video: Orang Awam pic.twitter.com/HnXYJl90P5
— Buletin TV3 (@BuletinTV3) May 24, 2021
In a statement by Rapid KL, they informed that the incident involved trains 40 and 81. They reassured that their team is mobilizing help and rescue assistance right now. The latest update is that all injured passengers have been evacuated to the platform.
“Emergency aid and rescue is ongoing. Our priority is to get all our passengers to safefy. Alternative transport arrangements will be provided.”
The cause of the accident remains unconfirmed. However, TV3 reports that the incident is believed to have occurred as a result of a sudden brake. Meanwhile, a few netizens have speculated that the incident took place as a result of a possible collision between the two trains.
Stay tuned for more updates!
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