10yo girl in Kuang hurt after falling from bike, no collision involved, say cops


SUNGAI BULOH: Investigations have found no indication that the 10-year-old girl found injured in Kuang was struck by another vehicle.

The victim is believed to have been injured after falling off her bicycle when her clothes became entangled in its chain, Sungai Buloh OCPD Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said in a statement on Wednesday (Nov 20).

"Witness accounts match (our examination of) the pants worn by the victim during the incident which had tears and lubricant from the bicycle chain," he added.

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Witnesses who came forward included other motorists at the scene during the incident.

Five witnesses had their statements recorded, including two who rendered aid to the injured girl.

It was reported earlier that police were informed of an accident involving the girl on Friday (Nov 15).

Social media posts claimed the child was the victim of a hit-and-run.

The girl was found bleeding from her head and taken to hospital for treatment.

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