August 23rd 2024.
A woman visiting Kuala Lumpur had a terrifying experience when she suddenly fell into an eight-metre-deep sinkhole in the city centre. The Malaysian police were alerted to the incident and immediately began their investigation. It was speculated that the woman was carried away by an underground water current after the pavement collapsed beneath her.
The incident took place in the Dang Wangi area, and the local police chief, Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman, shared that eyewitnesses reported seeing the woman walking along the pavement before it gave way. She was identified as a 48-year-old tourist from India who was in Malaysia with her husband and friends for a vacation. Sadly, she was the unfortunate victim of this unforeseen incident.
Rescue efforts were quickly initiated, with authorities barricading the area and using an excavator to clear the debris in the sinkhole. However, there was no sign of the woman yet, leaving authorities worried about her well-being. When asked about her possible condition or the cause of the incident, Sulizmie declined to comment, as the investigation was still ongoing.
Kuala Lumpur's police chief, Rusdi Mohamad Isa, shared that there was a strong water flow underground, which could have swept the woman away. He also expressed the challenges of conducting a search in this situation, as it involved public infrastructure such as pipes and drains. If not handled carefully, it could lead to further complications and potentially cause flooding in the area. With caution in mind, Rusdi stated that they could not act recklessly.
He also mentioned that there was a similar incident in the same location last year, but it was promptly fixed. Despite this, traders in the area were advised to temporarily close for safety reasons. It was heartbreaking to hear that this accident had happened to a woman who was eagerly anticipating her return home on Saturday after a two-month stay in Malaysia. The search for her continues, and authorities are doing their best to ensure her safe return.
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