AMPANG: It was a close call for a Taman Melawati resident when a landslide occurred at the intersection of Jalan Serdang and Jalan E6 this morning.
Shireeen Nik Ibrahim said her daughter was about to leave home for work when she heard loud noises and saw earth falling down the slope.
Shireen, who said her daughter was too shaky to talk, said that she managed to drive out before the entire slope gave way.
“There was a small landslide, followed by a bigger one.
“It took down large trees and damaged a security guard post.
“My daughter was lucky to have been able to leave,” she said when met at the scene.
The incident is believed to have occurred at around 10am.
It is understood that the row of 18 houses have been told to evacuate to a nearby community hall.
Continuous heavy rains this morning led to a landslide along Jalan E6 in Taman Melawati, here.
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operations) Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said they were notified about the incident at around 11.42am on Tuesday.
The landslide caused a 20mX20m slope had collapsed from a height of 30m.
