Rapid KL bus completely destroyed in fire


KUALA LUMPUR: A Rapid KL bus was completely destroyed after it caught fire near Jalan Tumbuhan here.

The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department said no passengers were inside the vehicle when the incident happened on Friday (March 26).

"The driver did not suffer any injuries," it said in a statement.

The department said surrounding vehicles were, however, affected by the fire.

"It damaged 5% of the affected vehicles,” it added.

It said a team from the Wangsa Maju station was despatched to the scene after the incident was reported at 4.59pm.

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