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Two vehicles buried in landslide at Tanjung Tokong
Emergency responders attended to a landslide incident in Tanjung Tokong after receiving an alert in the early evening. No casualties were reported from the incident.
LSN Malaysia ·
Fire and rescue personnel responded to a landslide that engulfed two vehicles at Tanjung Tokong on Monday evening. The emergency services received a distress call at approximately 6:50 p.m. and immediately mobilised to the scene.
According to the fire department, both vehicles were buried when the earth gave way. Emergency teams worked to assess the situation and establish whether anyone was trapped or injured in the incident.
Authorities confirmed that no casualties were involved in the landslide. The exact circumstances leading to the collapse are under investigation, and details regarding the condition of the vehicles and potential damage to nearby structures remained unclear as of the incident's conclusion.
The fire and rescue service did not immediately provide additional information about the cause of the landslide or whether any further operations would be required at the location.