A woman in Malaysia falls into a deep hole when the pavement collapses, at a depth of eight meters.

A woman fell into a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur when the ground suddenly collapsed.

August 23rd 2024.

A woman in Malaysia falls into a deep hole when the pavement collapses, at a depth of eight meters.
According to Malaysian police, a woman recently found herself in a perilous situation in Kuala Lumpur. As she was strolling along the pavement in the Dang Wangi area, a section of the ground suddenly gave way, sending her plunging into an eight-metre-deep sinkhole. The incident was quite alarming, and local police chief Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman stated that eyewitnesses reported seeing the woman disappear into the sinkhole.

As if that wasn't frightening enough, it was then discovered that the woman was possibly swept away by an underground water current. Rescue efforts were immediately put into action, with part of the area being blocked off and debris being cleared with the help of an excavator. However, despite their best efforts, the victim had yet to be found.

The 48-year-old woman was identified as a tourist from India who was visiting Kuala Lumpur with her husband and friends. It was a tragic turn of events for her vacation, as she was due to return home the following day. When asked about her condition, or what may have caused the incident, Sulizmie declined to comment. However, Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Mohamad Isa stated that there was a strong water flow underground which could have swept the woman away.

Rusdi went on to explain that the search for the woman required careful planning, as it involved public infrastructure. Shutting down any pipes or drains in the area could potentially lead to flooding, so they had to proceed with caution. He stressed the importance of not acting recklessly in this situation. Last year, there had been a soil slip in the same area where the sinkhole appeared, but it had been fixed. However, traders in the vicinity were still advised to temporarily close their shops for safety reasons.

It was a tragic and unexpected incident, leaving the woman's loved ones and the community in shock. The authorities were doing everything in their power to locate the missing tourist and bring her to safety. In the meantime, the public was urged to stay away from the affected area and to cooperate with the ongoing rescue efforts. Our thoughts go out to the woman and her family during this difficult time.

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