Four Myanmarese workers buried in freak landslide; rescue efforts ongoing (updated)

GEORGE TOWN: Four foreign workers are believed to be buried alive in a freak land slide at a construction site in Batu Feringghi here.

A representative for the state fire and rescue department said there were four workers believed to be buried under the landslide based on witness statements.

"The incident took place around 9.21pm on Tuesday (June 25) near Lost Paradise Resort along Jalan Batu Feringghi.

"The landslide occurred during works on a drainage construction which was being dug out.

"We are currently sizing up the scene to locate the exact location of the victims that are buried.

"Rescue works are underway," he said.

Earlier in a statement State Welfare, Caring Society and Environment committee chairman Phee Boon Poh said four Myanmar workers are believed to be buried under the land slide.