Two seriously injured, five others hurt in cycling crash


ALOR SETAR: Two cyclists sustained serious injuries while five others suffered minor injuries after being involved in an accident during the National Olympic Talent Carnival (KBOK) 2026 in Jitra on Monday.

Kedah Consumer Affairs and Cost of Living, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Mohd Radhi Mat Din said the two athletes, representing Sarawak and Johor respectively, suffered fractures to their right wrists when the crash occurred during the race.

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