Seven stranded rescued after Rompin bridge collapse, road closed with no alternatives


The evacuation involved two adult men, three elderly women, a pregnant woman and a young girl. -- Bernama on FB

KUANTAN: Police rescued seven stranded people, including a heavily pregnant woman and a child, after a bridge collapsed at Sungai Mok, Rompin, on Friday (Jan 2) afternoon.

Rompin OCPD Supt Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said the bridge connecting Kampung Selendang and Kampung Sungai Mok collapsed at around 8am.

He said three policemen from the Kuala Rompin police station were deployed at 2.20 pm for rescue and evacuation.

"The evacuation involved two adult men, three elderly women, a pregnant woman and a young girl. Those at highest risk were moved first to ensure their safety,” he said in a statement on Friday.

He said all victims, aged 11 to 55, were moved in with relatives, adding that the pregnant woman, who is due on Jan 7, did not require treatment and was sent to stay with a relative in Kampung Tanam.

Meanwhile, the Rompin District Public Works Department said in a statement that Jalan Kampung Sungai Mok is closed to all vehicles from Friday following the bridge collapse.

"The closure affects the route at Bridge No. 1, with no alternative provided. The public is advised to follow all signs and instructions for safety,” it said. — Bernama

 

 

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