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2 victims in LRT train collision in KL undergo brain surgery; another needed cerebral resuscitation
This picture taken on May 24, 2021 shows an injured passenger outside KLCC station after an accident involving two Light Rail Transit (LRT) trains in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo: AFP)
25 May 2021 08:54PM (Updated:
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KUALA LUMPUR: Two passengers who were injured in the collision between two LRT trains on Monday (May 24) evening have undergone brain surgery, with a third needing cerebral resuscitation treatment, said Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) director Heric Corray.
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PETALING JAYA: The collision between two trains – one carrying passengers and the other undergoing a test run – in a tunnel along the Kelana Jaya LRT line has Malaysians asking why the LRT operator chose that time to conduct testing.
Many felt that testing should have been done after midnight, when train services had stopped.
On Twitter, @gohkimhock said Malaysia should emulate the best practices of neighbouring countries like Singapore. It should do testing after midnight when there are no passengers around.No testing when other trains are running, he said.
On Facebook, Chellvakee Rajagopal shared the same view, saying the tests should have been conducted after the last service.
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The Federal Territories Minister said this was to allow the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation. The public is asked not to come to their own conclusions about the cause of the LRT mishap so as to not interfere in the investigations that are being carried out by the authorities, specifically the police and Prasarana Bhd. All efforts are being done by Prasarana to ensure that the LRT service is restored, he said in a tweet on Tuesday (May 25).
He also expressed his thanks to the personnel at Hospital Kuala Lumpur s emergency department who had worked hard to treat victims.
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KLCC train collision: LRT line resumes on single track, to be fully operational in 3 days
Rescue personnel help an injured passenger at KLCC station after two light rail trains collided in a tunnel, injuring more than 200 people in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, May 24, 2021. (AP Photo)
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KUALA LUMPUR: The LRT Kelana Jaya Line in Kuala Lumpur resumed service at 6am on Tuesday (May 25) with trains operating on a single track, Prasarana Malaysia said in a statement, adding that there will also be supporting shuttle bus services.
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Passengers on a Kelana Jaya line Light Rail Transit (LRT) train on Monday (May 24) faced a harrowing moment when it suddenly stopped before they were flung by the impact of its collision with another train.