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Two cyclists killed in lane-change collision in Putrajaya
Police have confirmed that two cyclists were fatally struck by a motor vehicle in Putrajaya after the car changed lanes. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
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The fatal collision occurred when a vehicle struck the two cyclists while performing a lane change on a Putrajaya road. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find both men with injuries sustained from the impact. Medical personnel confirmed their deaths at the location.
Police investigations into the incident are ongoing as authorities work to establish the precise circumstances surrounding the crash. Initial findings indicate that the vehicle's lane-change maneuver directly resulted in contact with the cyclists.
The incident marks another traffic fatality in the federal territory and underscores ongoing concerns about road safety between motor vehicles and vulnerable road users. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the deceased cyclists or additional details regarding the vehicle operator.