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A number of passengers have been injured after two Light Rail Transit (LRT) trains collided in an accident.
The incident involving train number 40 and 81 on the Kelana Jaya line and occurred near Kampung Baru station.
Rescue teams and police rushed to the scene and the injured passengers have been evacuated out from the train in an update on Twitter.
“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,” Rapid KL wrote in the tweet.
“All injured passengers have been evacuated to platform. Emergency aid and rescue is ongoing.”
“Our priority is to get all our passengers to safefy. Alternative transport arrangements will be provided. We are working as quickly as possible to extend aid and rectify the situation.”
"We apologize for any concerns and worries. We are working as soon as possible to provide assistance and control the situation," Prasarana's Senior Manager (Communications and Media Affairs), Azhar Ghazal said when contacted by Astro Awani.
Videos and photos have surfaced on the internet showing the damage in the train and the injured passengers.
"Police have confirmed that 213 passengers suffered injuries following an accident on the Kelana Jaya LRT line involving two trains," Astro Radio News reported. "47 passengers are critically injured, while 166 suffered light injuries."
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the incident, saying it will take up to 2 weeks to determine exactly what happened.
Early investigations have found there could have been a miscommunication at the LRT control centre, and so far, there are no signs of sabotage.
Info via Astro Awani
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