Sinkhole incident: SAR continues on fifth day


KUALA LUMPUR: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for Indian national Vijayalaksmi, 48, who fell into an eight-meter-deep sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India, here, entered its fifth day on Tuesday (Aug 27).

A Bernama survey at the site found authorities had gathered as early as 8am and were seen holding discussions and assigning tasks to carry out the SAR operation for the day.

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Meanwhile, Bernama was informed that the woman’s son, identified as Surya, 26, was seen at the search site at about 9am to follow the progress of the SAR.

A survey in the area at about 9am found that most business premises are still closed.

Nearly 50 media members have gathered at the site as early as 8am to follow developments of the SAR operation.

In the incident on Friday (Aug 23) morning, Vijayalaksmi went missing after falling into an eight-metre-deep hole. She was walking to a nearby temple when the ground suddenly caved in. - Bernama

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