Two cyclists die in Putrajaya after vehicle hits them while changing lanes, say police

Two cyclists were killed in Putrajaya when they were struck by a vehicle while changing lanes, according to police. The incident occurred at kilometre 9.0 of Jalan Persiaran Selatan around 10.15pm last night. The vehicle, driven by a local man in his 40s, had changed direction from the middle lane to the left lane before colliding with the cyclists, who were aged in their 40s and 30s.

Both victims succumbed to severe injuries to their faces and heads at the scene. The Putrajaya district police chief, ACP Aidi Sham Mohamed, stated that investigations are ongoing under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. He urged the public and witnesses with relevant information to come forward and assist the investigation by contacting the Putrajaya Traffic Police Station at 03-88862138 or any nearby police station.

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