Death toll rises to 13 after landslide in Malaysia
STORY: Death toll rises to 13 after landslide in Malaysia
DATELINE: Dec. 16, 2022
LENGTH: 00:00:26
LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur
CATEGORY: OTHERS
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1. various of the Malaysian landslide
STORYLINE:
At least 13 people have been killed and many others remained trapped in a landslide that happened in Malaysia's Selangor state at around 2:00 am local time on Friday, according to the authorities.
The landslide occurred at a popular campsite in the area, with 60 people having already been rescued, according to the fire and rescue department.
Selangor state fire and rescue department head Norazam Khamis said search and rescue efforts are underway for the remaining people believed to be trapped in the area, with at least 12 teams searching for survivors.
The department estimated in the morning that 79 people were trapped when the disaster happened.
Malaysia's National Disaster Management Agency said later on social media that 92 people were believed to be trapped by the landslide.
Xinhua News Agency correspond
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