KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Five passengers on the Kelana Jaya LRT line were injured today when the train they were on stopped abruptly when its automatic safety system was activated.
In a statement, Rapid KL said the incident involved train 62 near Dang Wangi station at 6.07pm.
The statement said the incident occurred when the train’s automatic safety system was triggered when the train was departing the station, causing it to stop immediately as an operational control.
According to Rapid KL, the system is a safety feature designed to respond immediately to unexpected situations.
“Following the sudden stop, a passenger who was standing is believed to have lost balance, causing the water bottle he was holding to strike a glass panel at the side of the seating area. The impact shattered the panel, and fragments struck several passengers seated nearby,” it said.
As a result, five passengers sustained injuries, with two taken to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for treatment while three others were treated at the scene.
According to Rapid KL, other passengers were not injured and were asked to disembark at Damai station to await the next train.
The statement said that as a precaution and in line with standard operating procedures, train 62 has been taken out of service for a technical inspection.
The Kelana Jaya line continued to operate as usual, although train frequency was adjusted at several locations while train 62 was taken out of service.
Rapid KL said it has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident and will continue to prioritise passenger safety and comfort.
“Passengers are advised to always hold on to handrails and remain in a stable position throughout the journey, especially when the train is moving or approaching stations,” the statement read.
