Massive landslide at Bukit Antarabangsa

source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.aspfile=/2008/12/6/nation/20081206081039&sec=nation

Published: Saturday December 6, 2008 MYT 8:12:00 AM
Updated: Saturday December 6, 2008 MYT 9:27:59 AM

Massive landslide at Bukit Antarabangsa (Update 5)

KUALA LUMPUR: A massive landslide occurred in Bukit Antarabangsa at 4am Saturday. As of 9.15am Saturday, four people are confirmed dead and 15 injured.

Among the dead are a 30-year-old mother, her two-month-old baby and her maid.

A total of 93 people have been rescued while seven are still reported missing.

Also affected are 14 houses in Jalan Bukit Mewah and Jalan Mewah Utama.

The injured and the remains of the dead have been rushed to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

A total of 160 police, army, Ampang Jaya City Council (MPAJ) and medical personnel are involved in the search and rescue operation.

The operations at the scene are being led by Selangor police chief DCP Khalid Abu Bakar.

According to BERNAMA, the injured were given first aid at the Addinniah surau before being sent to hospital. At least 12 ambulances were spotted at the scene.

Bukit Antarabangsa State Assemblyman Azmin Ali said at the scene that earth movement continued to take place and that electricity supply to several housing estates in Bukit Antarabangsa was disrupted.