Earlier this morning (24 December) a fire broke out at the Maharajalela monorail station, and thankfully no one got hurt.
Photo via The Star
According to The Star, the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department said the driver’s cabin and one of the monorail coaches caught fire, but no passengers were injured.
The department received an emergency call at 7:27 am with a 21-men squad then dispatched to the location to put out the fire.
Photo via The Star
Operation commander Mohamad Iqbal Zakaria said the fire involved one of the coaches of the monorail that was heading in the direction of KL Sentral from Maharajalela, “All the passengers had safely escaped from the car before the firemen arrived.
Monorail Line Update: Our technical team is at the site inspecting the failed train. Updates to follow.
Posted by Rapid KL on Wednesday, December 23, 2020
“The fire was put out by 8:56 am. The cause of the fire is still being investigated,” he said in a statement.
Monorail Line Update: The failed train has been successfully coupled, and it will be removed from service. Updates to follow.
Posted by Rapid KL on Wednesday, December 23, 2020
We’re glad that no one got hurt! Stay safe, everyone.
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
