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2024 - 8 - 23

Is Your Pavement Plotting Against You? Woman Falls Into Sinkhole in KL!

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A woman’s stroll in Kuala Lumpur turned into a plunge when she fell into a sinkhole! Saving her may prove tricky with strong currents at play. #SinkholeAdventures #KualaLumpur

In a shocking incident on Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur, a woman found herself in an unexpected predicament when the pavement beneath her suddenly collapsed, swallowing her into a 26-foot deep sinkhole. The unfortunate event happened while she was walking with her husband and friends, who witnessed the entire incident unfold. Emergency services were quickly alerted, and rescuers have been tirelessly working to retrieve her from the murky depths that awaited her below.

The rescue operation has proven to be challenging due to a strong undercurrent of water flowing beneath the sinkhole. This unpredictable current has hampered the efforts of local authorities, who have now brought in an excavator to aid in the search. The area is no stranger to such incidents; reports reveal that a similar sinkhole incident occurred at this very location last year, raising concerns about the structural integrity of the pavement and the geotechnical conditions of the site.

Kuala Lumpur police confirmed that the woman, originally from India, is still missing as authorities continue to monitor the situation. Their investigation is not only focused on the immediate rescue but also on understanding the reasons behind the repeated incidences of pavement collapse in the area. Experts in the field of geotechnics are being consulted to ensure such accidents do not occur again in the future.

While rescue teams remain hopeful, the public is urged to exercise caution when walking in areas known for their unstable terrain. The Kuala Lumpur incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable forces beneath our feet, often hidden from view yet capable of causing great chaos. In an interesting related note, did you know that sinkholes can form in various ways including natural erosion, human activity, and groundwater washing away soil? They’ve even been recorded to swallow entire vehicles, proving that no one is safe from the whims of Mother Nature!

Moreover, it’s fascinating to consider that Malaysia isn’t the only country facing these geological quirks. The U.S. states like Florida and Texas often report sinkhole incidents, with some sinkholes reaching impressive depths and diameters, leaving locals bewildered. As we await further news on the rescue efforts, let’s take a moment to appreciate solid ground beneath our feet!

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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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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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Image courtesy of "New Straits Times Online"

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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Woman from India disappears down a sinkhole in Malaysia's capital (The Washington Post)

Police in Malaysia say that an Indian woman disappeared in Kuala Lumpur when pavement collapsed beneath her and she fell into a sinkhole, where she may have ...

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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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KL police chief: History of soil slip at spot where sinkhole swallowed ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — A soil slip was reported last year at the same location where the sinkhole occurred in Jalan Masjid India here this morning.

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Woman disappears after falling into 26-foot deep sinkhole when ... (NBC4 Washington)

Police in Malaysia say that an Indian woman disappeared in Kuala Lumpur when pavement collapsed beneath her and she fell into a sinkhole, where she may 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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Woman from India disappears down a sinkhole in Malaysia's capital (The Associated Press)

Police in Malaysia say that an Indian woman disappeared in Kuala Lumpur when pavement collapsed beneath her and she fell into a sinkhole, where she may have ...

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Woman disappears after falling into 26-foot deep sinkhole when ... (NBC Southern California)

Police in Malaysia say that an Indian woman disappeared in Kuala Lumpur when pavement collapsed beneath her and she fell into a sinkhole, where she may have ...

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Underground sinkhole causes $828000 in damage to Oak Ridge ... (ABC13 Houston)

Oak Ridge North City Council members approved a $45242 expense after an underground sinkhole caused significant damage to the city's main sewer line.

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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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'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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SAR for sinkhole victim resumes after 17-hour search only yields ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Rescuers looking for the Indian tourist who fell into a sinkhole that opened up at her feet in Jalan Masjid India here could only find a pair ...

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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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Woman from India disappears down a sinkhole in Malaysia's capital (phl17.com)

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A woman from India disappeared in Malaysia's capital Friday when pavement collapsed beneath her and she fell into a sinkhole ...

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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: 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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Sinkhole investigation uncovers mining legacy (BBC News)

Derbyshire County Council is investigating a collapsed historic culvert, about 16ft (5m) below the road.

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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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Woman disappears down 26-foot sinkhole when sidewalk collapses ... (wflx)

A woman disappeared ...

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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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Tourist from India disappears down sinkhole in Malaysia's capital (VnExpress International)

A woman from India disappeared in Malaysia's capital Friday when pavement collapsed beneath her and she fell into a sinkhole where she may have been swept ...

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Woman disappears down 26-foot sinkhole when sidewalk collapses ... (WAGM)

A woman disappeared ...

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Search for sinkhole victim resumes today (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The search and rescue operation for a female Indian national who fell into a sinkhole on Jalan Masjid India here enters its third day on ...

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Sinkhole incident: Day two rescue operations concludes with no ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — The second day of the search and rescue operation (SAR) to find an Indian tourist who fell into a sinkhole that opened at her feet ...

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Search for sinkhole victim continues after 48 hours (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The search and rescue operation for the woman who fell into a sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India continues after more than 48 hours.

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Committee necessary to probe Masjid India sinkhole tragedy (New Straits Times Online)

LETTERS: The sinkhole that caused a woman to vanish from Jalan Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur has sent chills down the spine of residents and tourists.

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Search for tourist who plunged into 8m-deep sinkhole in Malaysia ... (CNA)

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: The search for an Indian tourist who fell into an 8m-deep sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur's city centre entered its third day on Sunday ...

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Jalan Masjid India traders affected by sinkhole point out ground ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — Business operators at Jalan Masjid India are calling on authorities to conduct a thorough inspection of the area affected by the ...

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Search for sinkhole victim continues after 48 hours [WATCH] (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The search and rescue operation for the woman who fell into a sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India continues after more than 48 hours.

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Search resumes at sinkhole... (The Malaysian Reserve)

The search and rescue operation to locate the Indian national who fell into a sinkhole along Jalan Masjid India here resumed today at about 9.30 am after ...

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