August 23rd 2024.
According to Malaysian authorities, a woman found herself in a terrifying situation when she fell into a sinkhole that suddenly appeared in the middle of Kuala Lumpur. It was reported that the woman, who was identified as a 48-year-old tourist from India, was walking along the pavement in the Dang Wangi area when the ground collapsed beneath her, plunging her eight meters below the surface.
Eyewitnesses shared that the woman was then swept away by an underground water current, adding to the already dangerous situation. The local police chief, Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman, stated that they received reports of the incident and immediately took action. Rescue teams quickly arrived at the scene and set up barricades to keep people away from the danger zone. They also used an excavator to clear the debris in the sinkhole, but unfortunately, there was no sign of the victim yet.
Sulizmie declined to comment on the woman's condition or the cause of the sinkhole. However, Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Mohamad Isa shared that there was a strong water flow underground, which could have possibly swept the woman away. He also added that the search operation needed careful planning as it involved public infrastructure. Shutting down pipes or drains could potentially cause flooding in the area, so they needed to proceed with caution.
Rusdi also mentioned that a similar incident had occurred in the same location last year, but it was fixed. He advised traders in the area to temporarily close their shops for safety reasons. The woman, who was on vacation with her husband and friends, had come to Malaysia two months ago and was due to return home on Saturday. The authorities are doing everything in their power to locate her and bring her to safety, but the situation is being handled with utmost care and caution.
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