2 marathon runners hit by motorcyclist riding under the influence
Two marathon runners were injured in Kuala Lumpur after being struck by a motorcyclist who was riding under the influence and attempting to evade police. The suspect and his passenger have been remanded as authorities investigate the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights public safety concerns during large-scale sporting events and the dangers of impaired driving.
A netizen shared a video on Threads showing several runners gathering around a person lying on the road while a traffic police officer rushed over.
PETALING JAYA: Two participants in the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon were hit by a motorcyclist at Jalan Munshi Abdullah this morning.
Kuala Lumpur traffic police chief Zamzuri Isa said a preliminary investigation found that the 21-year-old motorcyclist and his 19-year-old pillion rider had crossed a marathon route marked by cones.
Policemen on duty instructed the rider to stop, but he allegedly tried to flee by riding against traffic before colliding with the two runners.
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