August 23rd 2024.
According to Malaysian police, a woman recently found herself in a frightening and unexpected situation while strolling through the bustling streets of Kuala Lumpur. As she was walking along the pavement, she suddenly fell into a deep sinkhole that had opened up beneath her feet, plunging her eight meters below ground level.
Eyewitnesses reported that the woman, who was later identified as a 48-year-old tourist from India, was then swept away by a strong underground water current. The incident occurred in the Dang Wangi area of the city, and local police chief Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman shared that the woman was simply walking when the earth gave way beneath her.
In response to the emergency, rescuers quickly arrived on the scene and cordoned off the area for safety. They also brought in heavy-duty equipment, including an excavator, to help clear the debris and search for the victim. However, despite their efforts, the woman had not yet been found.
When questioned about the condition of the woman or the cause of the sinkhole, Sulizmie declined to comment. Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Mohamad Isa stated that there was a strong water flow underground, which may have contributed to the woman's disappearance.
Rusdi also explained that the search for the woman was a delicate operation due to the intricate network of public infrastructure in the area. Shutting down pipes or drains could potentially lead to flooding, so careful planning was necessary. As he put it, "We can't act recklessly."
Additionally, Rusdi revealed that a similar incident had occurred in the same location last year, but it had been quickly repaired. As a precaution, traders in the area were advised to temporarily close their shops for safety reasons.
It was later discovered that the woman had been visiting Malaysia for the past two months with her husband and friends. They were scheduled to return home on Saturday, making the incident all the more tragic. Despite the ongoing search efforts, the woman's fate remained uncertain, and the community hoped for her safe return.
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