MRT concrete tunnel lining segments fell from lorry
Syafique Shuib
August 24, 2014 15:35 MYT
August 24, 2014 15:35 MYT
No vehicles were reportedly damaged from the fallen segments. -Photo: Twitter/@MyOndscene
Twelve pieces of concrete tunnel lining segments for the MRT project fell from a 51-tonne lorry near Taman Billion along Jalan Cheras at approximately 11am.
The incident happened when the heavyweight vehicle was forced to make an emergency break as the traffic ahead of it had suddenly stopped.
According to a statement issued by MRT Corp, the lorry swerved a little but could not avoid hitting the vehicle in front.
“The fallen material did not cause any injury to anyone. No car was damaged from the fallen segments.
“The accident has resulted in the closure of the lanes leading to the Taman Billion roundabout. All vehicles are now channeled to the single-lane slip road of the roundabout,” it said.
MRT Corp said they are investigating the incident and action will be taken against parties found responsible for the accident.
A flurry of images of the incident is being shared on social media: