A routine morning commute turned into a bizarre moment after an LRT passenger discovered that one of the train’s hand grips had suddenly come off.
In a now-viral Threads post, user @zariq.syafinaz shared a photo of a detached hand grip, claiming the incident took place on the Kelana Jaya line.
The post has since racked up over 100,000 views, with many netizens both amused and concerned by what happened.
Hand grip reportedly came off during ride
According to the caption, the incident happened during the morning rush, with the user describing it as a shocking break.
Photos show a plastic handle casing completely detached, while another image reveals the strap still hanging from the overhead rail, suggesting the grip had snapped off mid-journey.
Nearby passengers looked visibly stunned
The situation also caught the attention of nearby commuters, with one seated man appearing visibly taken aback.
Netizens quickly turned his reaction into a meme.
“The auntie was too stunned to speak,” one commented.
Another joked that the man looked like he was “trying not to laugh”, while someone else summed it up as, “uncle be like: not this again…”
Netizens joke about ‘strength’ and souvenirs
As the post gained traction, many flooded the comments with humorous takes.
“Damn, that’s strong… it literally came off,” one wrote.
Another joked, “If it were me, I’d just take it home as a souvenir.”
Others, however, raised practical questions, with one asking whether the broken handle should be returned to staff or reported.
Some suspect sudden braking caused it
A few users speculated that the incident could have been caused by a sudden brake or sharp turn during the ride.
On the other hand, for Rapid KL bus commuted, claimed a driver “didn’t slow down during a turn,” suggesting the force may have contributed to the handle coming loose.
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