NOVEMBER 11: A landslide occurred at KM52.4 of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway (KLK) near Bukit Tinggi this evening.
One of the victims, Low Chin Seng, was in a Toyota Estima with his friend when the landslide occurred. The two were on their way to Cheras from Bukit Tinggi to have dinner there. "It happened so fast. One minute it was normal, the next you could see uprooted trees and water gushing down from a hillside," said the student. He said the incident occurred so fast that drivers jammed on the brakes, hoping to avoid being trapped in the deluge. Low however couldn't brake in time and rear-ended the vehicle in front of him.
According to the Malaysian Highway Authority's official Twitter (@LLMinfotrafik), both north- and south-bound roads have been closed and traffic was at a standstill.
Highway users have been advised to use alternative routes. Those from Kuantan are to take the Bentong exit while those from Kuala Lumpur are to exit at Genting Sempah.
No injuries were reported.
According to the Malaysian Highway Authority's official Twitter (@LLMinfotrafik), both north- and south-bound roads have been closed and traffic was at a standstill.
Highway users have been advised to use alternative routes. Those from Kuantan are to take the Bentong exit while those from Kuala Lumpur are to exit at Genting Sempah.
No injuries were reported.
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