Strong current under sinkhole hampering rescue work, says KL police chief


KUALA LUMPUR: It is understood there is a strong water current running underneath where the sinkhole appeared which is interfering with rescue operations, says Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa.

Comm Rusdi said this after visiting the site of the incident where an Indian national woman, identified as Vijayalaksmi, 48 was swallowed by the sudden appearance of a sinkhole just opposite Masjid India, here on Friday (Aug 23).

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