Firemen rescue 32 teachers, students trapped in floods

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Firefighters rescued 32 primary school teachers and pupils trapped in waist-high floodwaters after their school, Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Serdang, Seri Kembangan, here was inundated after heavy downpours on Monday (Nov 1) evening.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Norazam Khamis said 13 female and five male teachers, along with 11 male and three female pupils were rescued by firefighters in four-wheel drive vehicles, with the pupils being evacuated first at 9.35pm and teachers about half an hour later. The children were reunited with their parents after being rescued, he added.