[JUST IN] Train Collision On LRT Kelana Jaya Line Leaves 47 Passengers Severely Injured
The incident involved train number 40 and 81.
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Malaysian were shocked by news of a train collision occurring on the Kelana Jaya LRT line on Monday (24 May) evening.
Images and videos shared by netizens show eyewitness accounts and scenes of panic – where train passengers were seen in distraught, some injured.
JUST IN : There has been an accident on the LRT Kelana Jaya line, specifically trains number 40 and 81. pic.twitter.com/MQodOJdyjJ
— Elill (@Elill_E) May 24, 2021
JUST IN | Reports of train accident involving coach train number 40 and 81 of the LRT Kelana Jaya line.
— Justin Prabakaran (@iamjustinpraba) May 24, 2021
Not much details at moment as eyewitnesses are sharing images and videos of the current situation of injured passengers in the train.
Let’s pray for them! 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/3f7FaHr5hA
The train also appeared to have sustained some damage by the looks of the broken glass on the floor.
Prasarana Malaysia in an official statement confirmed that a collision had occurred involving train number 40 and 81.
All of the trains’ passengers have been evacuated and given medical attention.
Reportedly, 47 commuters were severely injured, while another 166 people sustained minor injuries.
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.
— AskRapidKL (@AskRapidKL) May 24, 2021
All injured passengers have been evacuated to platform. Emergency aid and rescue is ongoing.
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