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08-23-2024, 05:16 AM
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Indian National Woman Buried Under Pathway Tiles
Indian National Woman Buried Under Pathway Tiles 23.08.2024 - A 48-year-old Indian woman was buried in a hole about eight meters in Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur due to a landslide. The incident happened in front of Malayan Masion, Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur and was reported to the fire department at about 8.30 this morning. Rescue operations are still underway. "Storm Unit (Malaysian Special Operations, Tactical and Rescue Team) and Detection Unit (K9) are at the scene of the incident. The operation team was deployed from the Titiwangsa fire station as well as help from the Hang Tuah fire station with a strength of 15 members as first aid providers. "Further information will be updated from time to time," said operations commander Senior Assistant Fire Chief Mohamad Riduan Akhyar in a statement. |
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08-23-2024, 05:18 AM
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Re: Indian National Woman Buried Under Pathway Tiles
Wife Screamed For Help Before Silence 23.08.2024 - "He (the victim) screamed for help after falling before becoming silent shortly after." Said the husband of the Indian woman who fell and was buried in a sinkhole near the Indian Mosque, here today. However, the man in his 40s was reluctant to tell more about the incident that happened to his wife in addition to the difficulty in communicating. As of 3pm, the search and rescue (SAR) effort, which has been in place for almost seven hours, continues using an excavator to enlarge the sinkhole involved to facilitate the rescue team's task. Dang Wangi District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman said, his party is still in the process of completing information related to the incident and is examining CCTV footage in the area. "We will also record witness statements to assist the investigation, so far I cannot comment in more detail because it is still under investigation. The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), and the fire brigade are actively carrying out rescue work at the scene of the incident," he said at the conference. media at the scene, here today. According to him, so far the area is still considered safe, however further discussions will be held to consider if there is a need to close the area. He said that a total of 35 firemen and officers, 14 DBKL personnel, 32 police officers, the Civil Defense Force (five) and medical officers from Kuala Lumpur Hospital (four) participated in the SAR operation. Also present was Deputy Director of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Kuala Lumpur, Rozihan Anwar Mamat. |
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08-23-2024, 07:02 AM
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Re: Indian National Woman Buried Under Pathway Tiles
Update Victim Should Go Home Tomorrow 23.08.2024 - The Indian woman who fell into an 8m deep sinkhole due to the slippery ground on Jalan Masjid India this morning should return to her country of origin tomorrow. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief, Rusdi Mohd Isa, said the 48-year-old victim came to this country to travel with his family members about two months ago. He has been traveling here for two months, it is understood that tomorrow will be his last day in Malaysia, he said at a press conference. Earlier, the victim who was reported to be walking from Selangor Mansion towards Lebuh Ampang fell and was buried in a hole due to the slippery ground in the incident at about 8 am. There were witnesses who saw, did not see any movement after (the victim) fell, said Rusdi. Meanwhile, Rusdi confirmed that soil deposits had occurred last year near the location of today's incident. I understand that this place once settled right near the area of this incident but it has been repaired, he said. FMT's survey found that several shops near the scene of the incident were ordered to temporarily close operations to make way for search and rescue (SAR) operations for the victims. At this time, the rescue team is actively searching and digging the sediment area despite the heavy rain. A total of 35 firefighters and officers, 14 Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) staff, 32 police officers, the Civil Defense Force (5) and Kuala Lumpur Hospital medical officers (4) participated in the SAR. |
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08-24-2024, 02:46 AM
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Re: Indian National Woman Buried Under Pathway Tiles
Update The Search for Indian Women Continues 24.08.2024 - The search and rescue (SAR) operation of a foreign woman who fell into a sinkhole at the Indian Mosque, continues here after more than 24 hours of disappearance believed to have been swept away by the strong current of the underground sewage pipe. The search for the victim, Vijayakumar, 48, who hails from Andhra Pradesh, India is expected to continue in the near future after it was stopped at 1am this morning due to heavy rain. Daily Metro's survey at the location found that as of 10 am, rescue teams from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) were seen starting to plan their movements. Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) officers are seen tightly controlling the area involved by placing police tape around the parameters of the area to avoid encroachment by the public. |
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08-24-2024, 02:46 AM
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Re: Indian National Woman Buried Under Pathway Tiles
Update 2 Locations Become the Focus of SAR 24.08.2024 - Four firemen were seen descending into the area of the victim of a foreign woman who fell in a landslide incident on Jalan Masjid India, here, in the search and rescue (SAR) operation of the second day starting at 9am this morning. The search area is now focused on two locations, namely the area where the victim fell and another location about 100 meters from the scene. In the incident at 8.20am yesterday, the victim Vijayakumar, 48, who hails from Andhra Pradesh, India suddenly fell into an eight meter deep hole while walking with his family on Jalan Masjid India. |