Travelling by British Tube stations can be a risky affair during the rush hour, if the right precautions are not taken. On Monday 25th January, a 22-year-old final year Malaysian student at Middlesex University, lost his life during the rush hour, as he made his way home.
Muhamad Aaron Maseri, who was studying for a business management degree, was killed by a Tube train at Marble Arch station, in London. His death is not being treated as suspicious by the police.
After the incident, the Central line was partly suspended as the London Fire Brigade and ambulance services were called to Marble Arch station on Monday, at 6:26pm. The paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police stated, “A 22-year-old man from London was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Deputy Chairman of the Kelab UMNO London Club for Malaysians, Shauqi Amer said, “We were devastated and quite struck by the news. It has been quite distressing for us as we knew Aaron well. We will offer the family a memorial service at Malaysian Hall but it is up to them if they want to go ahead with those plans.”
Aaron Maseri's older sister, Yelena Maseri, led tributes for him online. She posted, “Please keep my baby brother, Muhamad Aaron bin Maseri in your prayers. I lost a big part of my life today. Al-Fatihah.”
The Malaysian High Commission in London has expressed their condolences to his family and are assisting their process if having his body brought back to Malaysia soon.
