KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — A video of a fire on the LRT tracks near the PWTC station has emerged online.
In this, a smoking fire is visible in the section between the double tracks, with the poster describing it as happening with a “loud bang”.
RapidKL has confirmed the incident and said it is investigating.
Hi Peter. It is at PWTC station track. The ops team acknowledges the issue and the rectification work is ongoing. – Sam
— Ask Rapid KL (@askrapidkl) August 4, 2024
The operator has confirmed major disruptions along the line, which included turning trains away from the Sultan Ismail station and sending these back to Ampang or Putra Heights.
RapidKL said it also activating a shuttle train service between the Sultan Ismail and Sentul Timur to help passengers bypass the affected section.
It added that affected riders should contract the station officers or auxiliary police if they require additional assistance.
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