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Woman killed by falling pole during incident at Kajang food court
A 47-year-old woman died instantly when struck by a falling pole at a Bandar Mahkota food court in Kajang. The incident occurred during a chaotic situation involving a fleeing driver.
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KAJANG — A woman in her late 40s was killed on Thursday when a falling pole struck her in a food court in Bandar Mahkota, Kajang. The fatal incident unfolded as the victim attempted to intervene during a confrontation involving a driver attempting to flee the scene.
Authorities said the 47-year-old was struck by the pole during the chaotic moments, resulting in instant death. The circumstances leading to the driver's attempt to leave the food court remain under investigation.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about public safety in commercial spaces across the Klang Valley region. Local authorities have cordoned off the area as investigations continue into the sequence of events that led to the tragedy.
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward. Further details are expected to be released following completion of preliminary investigations.