Man dies during cycling event along Klang Valley expressway

 Kajang police chief Naazron Abdul Yusof says the 27-year-old fell after suffering breathing difficulties.

Police said the cyclist was provided first aid at the scene, but died upon arrival at Ampang Hospital. (Envato Elements pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 A man died after suffering breathing difficulties while taking part in a 50km cycling event along the East Klang Valley Expressway yesterday.

Kajang police chief Naazron Abdul Yusof said the 27-year-old participant fell on the road at Km13 and lost consciousness.

“First aid was provided at the scene before the victim was taken to Ampang Hospital, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

“An autopsy was performed this morning and the case has been classified as sudden death,” Bernama reported him as saying. - FMT