Three women were injured after they were hit by a car while they were participating in a charity run organised by NTV7 at Bandar Utama today.

Lim Lee Ling, 43, Lee Shiau Foon, 33, and Lee Su San, 24 sustained various injuries but initial press reports suggests that they might not be seriously injured.

They were later sent to the University Malaya Medical Centre for treatment, where they also met traffic police investigators.

According to Star Online, eyewitnesses claimed that the trio were struck by a red Proton Iswara which did not stop after hitting the three runners.

Event organisers also told the publication that the necessary precautionary measures had been in place and urged the driver of the vehicle to lodge a police report.

The event was organised by NTV7 as part of its 15th anniversary celebration.