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Cops probing Putrajaya accident involving schoolgirl

The case is being investigated for reckless driving after a viral social media post criticised the lack of action.

Cops probing Putrajaya accident involving schoolgirl

In Putrajaya, police are probing a recent road accident that left a 13-year-old schoolgirl with minor injuries. The incident occurred near the secondary school, with dashcam footage circulating on social media highlighting the collision. Police chief Aidi Sham Mohamed confirmed they had received information about the crash at approximately 7:05am on August 19, involving a motorcycle driven by a 47-year-old man and the young female pedestrian.

The student sustained minor injuries to her knees and legs, as reported. The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which pertains to reckless driving. The investigation report is set to be forwarded to the deputy public prosecutor for further direction.

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