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Sinkholes: The Urban Islands Nobody Wants to Visit!

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A woman in Kuala Lumpur fell into a sinkhole that opened up unexpectedly. Find out what happened next and why this spot is cursed!

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is no stranger to bizarre incidents, but one recent event took the cake. A woman tragically fell into a 26-foot deep sinkhole when the pavement she was walking on suddenly collapsed. With her husband and several others by her side, the moment turned from a casual stroll to sheer panic in mere seconds. The incident occurred near Jalan Masjid India, a bustling area filled with shops and food stalls, which was ironically known for its vibrant atmosphere before the mishap.

As rescuers worked tirelessly to locate the missing woman, they faced another battle: a strong current hampering their efforts. Heavily equipped with excavators, the team pressed on, determined to find her alive. The situation was made even more heart-wrenching when it was revealed that the woman had been heard screaming for help before the ground swallowed her whole. The silence that followed was chilling to onlookers, traceable in the worried faces of her loved ones waiting nearby.

Authorities soon confirmed that the woman, believed to be of Indian nationality, was unaccounted for, resulting in widespread media coverage. Residents were understandably shaken, especially knowing that this area had experienced similar sinkhole incidents in the past. It sparked a debate on infrastructure and city planning — could the authorities have done more? Is there a deeper issue lurking beneath the pavement?

In a shocking twist, it turned out that this wasn't the first sinkhole occurrence at the same location. Authorities warned that geological conditions may need to be reassessed to prevent future tragedies like this one. Residents and visitors alike are now left wondering: is this area cursed or just a hub for nature's unseen antics?

As Malaysia grapples with its infamous sinkholes, it could be interesting to note that the world's deepest sinkhole, Xiaozhai Tiankeng, measures a staggering 662 meters deep! Sinkholes are usually caused by the failure of underground support, and in urban areas, they can be a sign of poorer infrastructure. As funny as it sounds to some, remember: stay clear of sudden holes in the ground!

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Image courtesy of "CBS News"

Woman buried alive in 26-foot sinkhole when pavement collapses in ... (CBS News)

A woman plunged into a 26 feet deep sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur when the pavement she was on caved in, burying her alive, Malaysian authorities said.

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Woman missing after falling into sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur (The Guardian)

Excavator brought in as search continues for woman buried when eight metre hole opened in pavement.

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Malaysia sinkhole: Woman missing after pavement collapses in ... (Sky News)

The woman has not been identified but is believed to be an Indian national, a local police chief said.

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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 "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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Woman screamed for help before sinkhole swallowed her [WATCH] (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: “She screamed for help before she fell (in) and after that there was silence.”

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Image courtesy of "The Star Online"

'Please save my mother,' says son of sinkhole victim (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The eldest son of the victim, who was swallowed by the sudden appearance of a sinkhole just opposite Masjid India, here on Friday has pleaded ...

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Sinkhole happened at same location last year, say police (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The sinkhole on Jalan Masjid India that caused a woman to fall and go missing today is not the first incident, as it was reported to have ...

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Strong current under sinkhole hampering rescue work, says KL ... (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: It is understood there is a strong water current running underneath where the sinkhole appeared which is interfering with rescue operations, ...

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What causes a sinkhole? (The Star Online)

The search and rescue operation for a 48-year-old woman who fell and disappeared into a sinkhole on Friday in Jalan Masjid India resumes.

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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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Woman disappears down sinkhole in Malaysia's capital (ABC News)

A woman is believed to have been swept away by water underneath Malaysia's capital after falling into a sinkhole which opened up in the pavement where she ...

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Search for woman swallowed by pavement in Kuala Lumpur (BBC News)

Malaysian authorities are trying to rescue a woman who fell into an eight-metre deep sinkhole that opened on a busy road in Kuala Lumpur.

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Image courtesy of "Malay Mail"

KL sinkhole incident: SAR to resume today after 17-hour search ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Rescuers looking for the Indian tourist who fell into a sinkhole that opened up at her feet in Jalan Masjid India here could only ...

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Kuala Lumpur sinkhole incident: 6 manholes to be opened in stages ... (The Straits Times)

Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department officers inspecting the site where a woman fell into a sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur, on Aug 23.

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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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Strong current hampering efforts to rescue woman who fell into ... (Nation Thailand)

Witnesses told police she disappeared immediately after falling into the sinkhole. Commissioner Rusdi Mohd Isa, Kuala Lumpur's police chief, told reporters at ...

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Sinkhole incident: Still no sign of victim after SAR op resumes (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The search for an Indian national who was "swallowed" by a sinkhole on Jalan Masjid India early on Friday resumed on Saturday (Aug 24) with ...

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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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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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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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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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Search for sinkhole victim poses high risks for daring scuba divers (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The search for sinkhole victim 48-year-old Vijayalaksmi on Saturday (Aug 24) posed high risks for the Fire and Rescue Department's scuba unit.

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