August 23rd 2024.
According to Malaysian police, a woman had an unfortunate encounter when she fell into a sinkhole that was eight meters deep in the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur. Reports reveal that the incident occurred in the Dang Wangi area, where the woman was walking along the pavement and suddenly, the ground beneath her gave way. Witnesses stated that she disappeared into the hole, believed to have been swept away by an underground water current.
The woman, who was later identified as a 48-year-old tourist from India, was on a holiday with her husband and friends. As rescue efforts began, authorities cordoned off the area and utilized heavy machinery to clear the debris in the sinkhole. However, despite their efforts, there was still no sign of the victim. When questioned about the woman's condition or the cause of the incident, local police chief Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman declined to comment.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Mohamad Isa shared that there was a significant water flow underground, suggesting that the woman may have been swept away by it. He emphasized that the search for the victim needed to be carefully planned as it involved the city's public infrastructure. For instance, shutting down pipes or drains could potentially cause flooding in the area, so they had to proceed with caution. "We can't act recklessly," he added.
According to national news agency Bernama, Rusdi also revealed that there was a similar incident in the same location last year, where a soil slip occurred but was promptly fixed. He also mentioned that traders in the area had been advised to temporarily close their businesses for safety reasons. The woman and her husband had been in Malaysia for about two months for a vacation and were scheduled to return home on Saturday, Rusdi shared. The search for the victim continues, and authorities are doing everything they can to locate her safely.
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