Soldier dies after thrown off MRR2 flyover in accident

A 24-year-old soldier lost his life in a tragic three-vehicle accident on the MRR2 flyover near Kuala Lumpur's Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) in the early hours of today. The incident, which unfolded around 8:04am, involved the soldier riding a Honda Wave, a motorcyclist on a Honda Vario, and an Isuzu lorry driven by a 46-year-old man.

According to Kuala Lumpur traffic police chief Zamzuri Isa, the soldier had lost control of his motorcycle while attempting to make a U-turn on the flyover sliproad at TBS. As a result, he was thrown off the vehicle and onto the road below. The impact caused him to collide with a 46-year-old motorcyclist who was heading from Cheras towards Sungai Besi. At the same time, the Isuzu lorry, driven by another 46-year-old man, attempted to evade the two men but ended up crashing into the Honda Vario motorcycle.

The soldier sustained severe head and body injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The motorcyclist involved suffered a broken left arm, facial injuries, and severe head bleeding, while he was transported to Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz for further medical attention. The lorry driver fortunately emerged unharmed from the collision.

The incident, which has sparked widespread concern, is currently under investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Disturbing images of the aftermath of the accident have since gone viral on social media platforms.