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Motorcycle Hits Runner at KLSCM Event; Two Injured
A motorcycle rider and pillion passenger were detained following a collision with a participant at the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon. Initial investigations suggest the vehicle breached a closed course section.
LSN Malaysia ·
A running event at the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) turned chaotic after a motorcycle struck a participant, leaving two people injured. The incident occurred when the motorcycle entered a restricted section of the race course that had been cordoned off for the event.
Police detained both the motorcycle rider and passenger at the scene for further questioning. Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle had bypassed barriers and warning signs that marked the closed route, allowing unauthorised access to the active race area.
The injured runner received immediate medical attention, with details of their condition not immediately disclosed. Authorities have launched a full investigation into the circumstances that led to the breach of course security.
Event organisers have not yet issued a formal statement regarding additional safety measures that may be implemented for future marathons. The incident raises questions about perimeter control and access management during large-scale sporting events in the capital.