KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Any victims of the train crash on the Kelana Jaya LRT line on May 24 could sue operator Prasarana Bhd if they desired, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong.
He said that Malaysia is a democratic country and everyone should have access to the legal system.
“Malaysia is a democratic country. What legal action is allowed.
“I will hand it over to Prasarana; anyone who intends to take action will follow the law,” he said in a press conference at KLCC LRT station today
In the 8.45 pm incident on Monday, a total of 47 passengers were reported to be seriously injured while 166 escaped with minor injuries, when a train carrying passengers and another train, said to have been test-driven following a fault, collided in a tunnel between the Kampung Baru and KLCC stations
Six out of 47 were treated at the intensive care units.
We said he has visited and been in touch with all six victims, adding that he will be ensuring they all healed up.
“Out of the six, one is currently treated in a private hospital and another was discharged.
“Four others are still at Hospital Kuala Lumpur and I have extended my sympathy for the family. I am monitoring their condition in the hospital,” he said.
On May 25, Prasarana reportedly said it would be making a payment of RM1,000 to each of the 213 passengers who were injured in the collision.
