[VIDEO] LRT Passengers Evacuate After Loud Bangs Heard Near Abdullah Hukum Station
Rapid KL later confirmed that the LRT Kelana Jaya Line was experiencing a technical disruption.
LRT passengers were startled by several loud explosion-like sounds as their train approached the Abdullah Hukum Station last night, 12 March
According to the Traffic Info Crew Facebook page, the incident occurred around 10.40pm, after which all passengers were asked to disembark.
Videos circulating on social media captured moments of panic, with passengers screaming as bright flashes followed the loud bangs.
Rapid KL later confirmed that train services on the LRT Kelana Jaya Line were experiencing delays due to a technical disruption between the Universiti and Abdullah Hukum stations
In a statement issued last night, the company said the disruption was expected to last until the end of operating hours, with alternative trains deployed.
"Repair work will be carried out after operating hours," the statement read.
As of this morning, 13 March, Rapid KL confirmed that the LRT Kelana Jaya Line is operating as usual.
However, the company has not clarified the cause of the loud bangs.