August 23rd 2024.
According to the Malaysian police, a woman was unexpectedly thrust into a sinkhole that was eight meters deep in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It was reported that the pavement gave way beneath her, causing her to fall into the sinkhole. As if that wasn't alarming enough, it was believed that she was then carried away by a strong underground water current.
This incident took place in the Dang Wangi area of the bustling Malaysian capital. The local police chief, Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman, shared that according to eyewitnesses, the woman was simply walking along the pavement when the ground beneath her suddenly collapsed. It was a terrifying and unexpected turn of events.
The woman was later identified as a 48-year-old tourist from India. Authorities were quick to respond and cordoned off the area, bringing in an excavator to remove the debris from the sinkhole. However, despite their efforts, there was still no sign of the victim. When asked about her condition or the cause of the incident, Sulizmie declined to comment.
The police chief of Kuala Lumpur, Rusdi Mohamad Isa, revealed that there was a strong underground water flow and that it was possible that the woman was swept away by it. He was quoted by the national Bernama news agency, saying that the search for the woman required careful planning due to the involvement of public infrastructure. He explained that shutting down pipes or drains could potentially cause flooding in the area, so they had to proceed with caution.
It was also revealed that last year, there was a similar incident of a soil slip in the same location where the sinkhole appeared. However, it was promptly fixed. Rusdi shared that traders in the area have been advised to temporarily close their businesses for safety reasons.
According to Rusdi, the woman had been in Malaysia for about two months with her husband and a group of friends on a vacation. They were supposed to return home on Saturday, but this unfortunate incident occurred. The authorities are doing everything they can to locate and rescue her, but they must also consider the safety of the public. It's a delicate situation that requires careful and strategic actions.
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