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Motorcyclist dies, six-car accident along Jalan Istana

Motorcyclist dies, six-car accident along Jalan Istana

KUALA LUMPUR: A motorcyclist died in a road accident involving six cars at Jalan Istana heading towards Sungai Besi, here tonight.

In a statement issued tonight, Kuala Lumpur Fire Brigade Operations Centre said the department received a report of the incident at 8.47 pm and a team from the Hang Tuah and Pudu Fire and Rescue Department led by Senior Fire Officer II Mazuri Mat Zain rushed to the scene.

“A man, 52, who was riding a motorcycle was confirmed dead at the location while several drivers and passengers suffered slight injuries.

“The body of the victim has been handed over to the police while the injured received treatment from the Emergency Medical Rescue Service Unit at the location,” the statement said.