Masjid India

2024 - 8 - 23

Can You Believe This? Woman Falls 8 Metres Into Sinkhole Right in KL!

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A 48-year-old woman falls into an 8 metre deep sinkhole at Jalan Masjid India! Read how rescuers are braving the odds to save her!

In a startling incident that has left Kuala Lumpur residents both worried and baffled, a 48-year-old woman fell into an impressive eight-metre deep sinkhole early this morning. The sinkhole appeared suddenly on the sidewalk of Jalan Masjid India, a bustling area known for its vibrant street life and local shops. Eyewitnesses reported that the ground gave way after torrential rains, swallowing the unsuspecting woman, who is believed to be an Indian tourist. Rescue personnel from the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department swiftly mobilized, working in unison with over 15 rescuers to retrieve her from the depths of this unexpected chasm.

As the sun rose over the city, the scene was one of urgency and determination. Plenty of onlookers gathered around the site, their eyes glued to the rescue operation. Authorities have assured the public that every possible effort is underway to safely bring the woman back to the surface, but the task is far from easy. Rescuers used specialist equipment to navigate around the sinkhole's jagged edges and intense depth. The dramatic scene caught the attention of local news outlets and has since gone viral on social media, sparking both concern and sympathy for the plight of the trapped woman.

This incident has prompted calls for a thorough inspection of the city's drainage and sewerage systems. Bukit Bintang MP Fong Kui Lun highlighted the pressing need for an audit of the urban infrastructure, especially considering the heavy rainfall that has led to this unforeseen disaster. It seems that Mother Nature, in all her unpredictability, has exposed a flaw in the urban landscape of Kuala Lumpur, reminding us all of the vital importance of regular maintenance and monitoring of city infrastructure.

In an age where unexpected events can have serious implications, the discovery of this sinkhole has garnered a wealth of questions. How do sinkholes form, and are they becoming more common? Interestingly, while sinkholes are often triggered by heavy rain and erosion, they occur naturally all over the world. In fact, the largest sinkhole ever documented is the Xiaozhai Tiankeng, located in China, measuring a staggering 511 meters deep!

Meanwhile, as the rescue continues, residents are left to ponder the safety of their own sidewalks and roads. It’s a reminder to stay alert, as one step could lead to an adventure no one ever asked for!

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Image courtesy of "The Star Online"

Woman falls into 8m deep sinkhole in KL, SAR op ongoing (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: A 48-year-old woman has fallen into an eight-metre sinkhole after a section of the sidewalk caved in on Jalan Masjid India, near Malayan ...

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Image courtesy of "South China Morning Post"

Malaysian rescuers race to save Indian woman swallowed by 8 ... (South China Morning Post)

More than 15 rescuers were mobilised after the ground gave way in Kuala Lumpur's busy Masjid India neighbourhood after heavy rainfall.

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Image courtesy of "Malay Mail"

Sinkhole appears near Jalan Masjid India in KL, swallows woman ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — A woman from India is believed to have fallen into an eight-metre deep sinkhole that appeared suddenly this morning on the sidewalk ...

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Image courtesy of "New Straits Times Online"

[UPDATED] Sinkhole on Jalan Masjid India swallows woman, SAR ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: A search and rescue operation is currently underway for a 48-year-old woman who fell into a sinkhole along Jalan Masjid India today.

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Image courtesy of "The Malaysian Reserve"

Woman reportedly trapped in sinkhole incident in front of Masjid... (The Malaysian Reserve)

A spokesman for the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department said the victim is believed to be a tourist, though no further details are available. “Rescue ...

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Image courtesy of "Free Malaysia Today"

Foreigner trapped in 8-metre sinkhole in front of Masjid India (Free Malaysia Today)

Efforts are under way to rescue the woman, an Indian national who fell in this morning.

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Sinkhole appears near Jalan Masjid India in KL, swallows woman ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — A woman from India is believed to have fallen into an eight-metre deep sinkhole that appeared suddenly this morning on the sidewalk ...

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Image courtesy of "New Straits Times Online"

[UPDATED] Sinkhole on Jalan Masjid India swallows woman, SAR ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: A search and rescue operation is currently underway for a 48-year-old woman who fell into a sinkhole along Jalan Masjid India today.

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Image courtesy of "The Star Online"

DBKL urged to check drainage, sewerage systems after Masjid India ... (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The city's drainage and sewerage system should be checked thoroughly to ensure there are no issues underground, says Bukit Bintang MP Fong Kui ...

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Image courtesy of "The Vibes"

Search for woman who fell into sinkhole ongoing (The Vibes)

Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Mohd Riduan Akhyar said the sinkhole, located near the Malayan Mansion on Jalan Masjid India, is about eight ...

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Masjid India sinkhole incident: Area still safe, say cops (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The area surrounding Masjid India is still safe, says Dang Wangi police chief Assistant Commissioner Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman.

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Image courtesy of "The Sun Daily"

Rescuers widen search for woman missing in sinkhole incident ... (The Sun Daily)

KUALA LUMPUR: A woman is still missing after being swallowed by a sinkhole along Jalan Masjid India here today, prompting the rescue team to excavate ...

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Image courtesy of "The Malaysian Reserve"

Jalan Masjid India traders worry about repeated occurrence of... (The Malaysian Reserve)

Traders at the location where the sinkhole appeared in Jalan Masjid India this morning, want the authorities to monitor the area continuously and take ...

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Jalan Masjid India traders worry about repeated appearances of ... (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Traders at the location where the sinkhole appeared in Jalan Masjid India this morning, want the authorities to monitor the area continuously ...

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Image courtesy of "Free Malaysia Today"

Masjid India sinkhole victim still not found (Free Malaysia Today)

The Indian national fell into an 8m-deep sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India at 8.22am.

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Image courtesy of "The Straits Times"

Strong current hampering efforts to rescue woman who fell into ... (The Straits Times)

The woman was walking on the pavement with her husband and other women when the accident happened. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Image courtesy of "New Straits Times Online"

Masjid India sinkhole: Search now focused on 1.5m-wide sewage pipe (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The search for a woman swallowed by a sinkhole which opened up along Jalan Masjid India today, is now focused on a sewage pipe.

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Woman tourist reportedly trapped in sinkhole in front of Masjid India (The Edge Markets MY)

An Indian national woman is reported to have been trapped following a sinkhole incident in front of Masjid India here on Friday. A spokesman for the Kuala ...

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Image courtesy of "The Malaysian Reserve"

Rescuers widen search for woman missing in sinkhole incident ... (The Malaysian Reserve)

A woman is still missing after being swallowed by a sinkhole along Jalan Masjid India here today, prompting the rescue team to excavate a wider area after a ...

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Image courtesy of "Malay Mail"

'This isn't why I brought my mom to Malaysia,' says son of woman ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 – The eldest son of 48-year-old Vijayaletchumy from Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India who fell into a sinkhole on Jalan Masjid India this ...

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Sinkhole appears near Jalan Masjid India in KL, swallows woman ... (Yahoo News Malaysia)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — A woman from India is believed to have fallen into an eight-metre deep sinkhole that appeared sud...

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Sinkhole appears near Jalan Masjid India in KL, swallows woman ... (The Borneo Post)

The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department confirmed receiving an emergency call at 8.22am. “The victim, an Indian national, is believed to have fallen into ...

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Image courtesy of "The Star Online"

Area around Masjid India safe despite sinkhole incident, says cop (The Star Online)

Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Sulizme Affendy Sulaiman said the area around Jalan Masjid India is still safe to be visited. "So far it is safe and ...

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Search for Masjid India sinkhole victim expands to six sewer... (The Malaysian Reserve)

Six sewage manholes around the search and rescue (SAR) operation site for the victim of the sinkhole in front of Malayan Mansion, Jalan Masjid India, ...

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In race against time, search for Masjid India sinkhole victim expands ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — The search-and-rescue (SAR) operation for the missing Indian tourist known only as Vijayaletchumy has been extended to six manholes ...

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Heavy rain contributed to Masjid India sinkhole, says expert (New Straits Times Online)

Dr Nor Shahidah Mohd Nazer, an expert in geological engineering and soil mechanics from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), said the situation was most likely ...

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Lorong TAR night market closed for Masjid India sinkhole search ... (The Malaysian Reserve)

The Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman (TAR) night market will be closed today to facilitate search and rescue efforts for the victim of the sinkhole at Jalan ...

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Search for Masjid India sinkhole victim moves towards Pantai Dalam ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — The search and rescue operation (SAR) to locate the Indian tourist who fell into a sinkhole along Jalan Masjid India yesterday will ...

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Sinkhole incident: Traders feel the pinch as customers avoid Masjid ... (The Star Online)

Such a situation could be seen at the Wisma Yakin commercial centre some 10m from the sinkhole location and shops below Malayan Mansion. Since Saturday (Aug 24) ...

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Masjid India sinkhole: Police advise vendors to temporarily close ... (The Malaysian Reserve)

Vendors on Jalan Masjid India are advised to temporarily close their businesses to avoid the risk of exposure to toxic gases that may be released from the ...

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Sinkhole incident: Businesses on Jalan Masjid India experience ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: A significant number of businesses near the site of the sinkhole on Jalan Masjid India are experiencing a downturn after authorities closed ...

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Image courtesy of "Free Malaysia Today"

Search for Masjid India sinkhole victim expands to six sewer routes (Free Malaysia Today)

The first of six manholes in the vicinity was opened at about 10.30am but no clues were found.

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Image courtesy of "Yahoo News Malaysia"

Sinkhole appears near Jalan Masjid India in KL, swallows woman ... (Yahoo News Malaysia)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — A woman from India is believed to have fallen into an eight-metre deep sinkhole that appeared sud...

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Image courtesy of "The Vibes"

Search continues for sinkhole victim, slippers found (The Vibes)

The search continues for the Indian tourist who fell into a sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, August 24, 2024.

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