Cameron Highlands road affected by landslide now reopened to vehicles


KUANTAN: The route on Jalan Besar, Tanah Rata-Ringlet at Kilometre (KM) 54, which was affected by a landslide as well as fallen trees at 4pm today, has been cleared and opened to all types of vehicles.

Cameron Highlands district police chief Supt Azri Ramli said the incident caused the route to be impassable to vehicles for two hours.

"At almost 4 pm, the operations room of the Cameron Highlands district police headquarters received a call from a member of the public informing about the incident involving a landslide and fallen trees at KM54.

"There were no casualties reported and the clean-up work has been carried out by the Public Works Department (JKR) and the Pahang Fire and Rescue Department. The route has been opened to all vehicles," he said in a statement on Wednesday (Nov 13).

Azri advised the public not to make any speculation regarding the incident and requested those who have any information to contact the operations room of the Cameron Highlands police station at 05-4915999. - Bernama

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Those guilty of corruption should be declared bankrupt, says Azam Baki
Wanita MCA ramps up preparing women candidates for next GE
Singapore and Malaysia will jointly study optimal air traffic management
Landslide damages eight houses in Gombak village following heavy rain
Papa concerned over foreign worker quota applications
Samenta says no to mandatory job vacancy reporting, calls on govt to use opt-in system
PERKESO plans to exempt SMEs from mandatory job vacancy reporting, says Steven SIm
Building educators of tomorrow and beyond
Cabinet briefed on monsoon readiness as flood victims drop below 3,200
Coroner adjourns Zara Qairina inquest, warns public against commenting on proceedings

Others Also Read