August 23rd 2024.
According to Malaysian authorities, a woman experienced a terrifying ordeal when she unexpectedly fell into a sinkhole in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The incident took place in the Dang Wangi area, where eyewitnesses reported that the woman was walking along the pavement when the ground beneath her suddenly collapsed. She plummeted eight meters below and was believed to have been carried away by an underground water current.
The local police chief, Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman, shared that the victim has been identified as a 48-year-old tourist from India. Despite the efforts of rescue teams who barricaded the area and used an excavator to clear the debris in the sinkhole, there was still no sign of the woman. When asked about her possible condition and the cause of the incident, Sulizmie declined to comment.
Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Mohamad Isa revealed that there was a strong flow of water underground, which may have swept the woman away. In an interview with the national news agency Bernama, he explained that the search for the victim required careful planning due to the involvement of public infrastructure. Shutting down pipes or drains could potentially lead to flooding in the area, so they had to proceed cautiously.
Rusdi also mentioned that a similar incident occurred last year in the same location, but it was quickly resolved. He added that traders in the area were advised to temporarily close their businesses for safety reasons. The woman had been visiting Malaysia with her husband and some friends for a vacation and was scheduled to return home on Saturday, according to Rusdi. This unfortunate event has undoubtedly caused distress for her loved ones and the authorities are working tirelessly to locate and rescue her.
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