August 23rd 2024.
According to authorities in Malaysia, a woman had a scary experience after she fell into a deep sinkhole in the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur. The incident occurred in the Dang Wangi area, where the woman was strolling along the sidewalk when the ground suddenly gave way beneath her. The local police chief, Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman, stated that witnesses reported seeing the woman disappear into the hole, possibly swept away by an underground water current.
The woman, who was later identified as a 48-year-old tourist from India, was visiting Malaysia with her husband and a group of friends for a vacation. Sadly, her trip took a dangerous turn as she fell into the eight-meter-deep sinkhole. Rescue efforts were immediately launched, with authorities blocking off the affected area and using an excavator to clear the debris. However, the victim had not been found at the time and Sulizmie declined to comment on her condition or the cause of the incident.
The Kuala Lumpur police chief, Rusdi Mohamad Isa, shared that the search for the woman was complicated due to the strong water flow underground. He explained to the national Bernama news agency that careful planning was necessary as it involved public infrastructure. Shutting down pipes or drains could potentially lead to flooding in the area, so they had to proceed with caution. "We can't act recklessly," he added.
Rusdi also mentioned that a similar incident had occurred in the same location last year, but it had been fixed. He advised traders in the area to temporarily close down for the safety of the public. The woman's husband and friends were understandably distraught and concerned for her well-being. They had been planning to return home on Saturday, but now their vacation has turned into a search and rescue mission. Our thoughts and prayers are with the woman and her loved ones during this difficult time.
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