Two killed in LRT accident (Update)


Rescue mission: Firemen inspecting the accident site in Subang Jaya.

PETALING JAYA: The body of a second worker, who was buried with his colleague under collapsed scaffolding at the Ampang LRT extension project near Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, was recovered at about 1.05am Thursday.

The body of the other worker, both from Bangladesh, was found earlier at about 9.30pm Wednesday at the site in Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Mohd Sani Harul said the incident occurred at about 4.30pm. Six others were injured from the accident and sent for treatment.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Transport & Safety , LRT , collapse , MRT

Next In Nation

Preschool curriculum in 2026 to focus on reading practices, says Education Minister
Govt urged not to slash allowance of medical officers transferred to Sabah, Sarawak
Dead woman's body too decomposed to determine cause of death, say Negri cops
Melaka police detain 15 foreigners over human trafficking
Perak's single-use plastic ban postponed to March 1, 2026
Media must use AI to drive efficiency
Malaysia-Singapore marks 60 years of bilateral ties with deepening cooperation and friendship
Singapore-registered car crashes into several houses in JB; driver taken to hospital
Man arrested for allegedly starting fire that killed mother and child
Flood victims in Kuantan return home for clean-up as weather improves

Others Also Read