Two cyclists die after being hit by vehicle in Putrajaya, say cops
Two cyclists were killed in Putrajaya, Malaysia, after being struck by a vehicle that swerved into their lane. Local police are currently investigating the incident under the Road Transport Act and have requested witnesses to come forward.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns and the legal consequences of fatal traffic accidents.
PUTRAJAYA: Two cyclists died after being hit by a vehicle at KM9.0 of Jalan Persiaran Selatan, Putrajaya, on Thursday (Aug 20) night, says Asst Comm Aidi Sham Mohamed.
In a statement Friday (Aug 21), the Putrajaya OCPD said the accident occurred at 10.15pm Thursday, involving a vehicle driven by a local man in his 40s and two male cyclists in their 40s and 30s, respectively.
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