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.

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