A thunderous crush of soil and debris killed at least 19 people at a campground in Malaysia on Friday, and rescuers dug through the mud for another 14 who were feared buried in the landslide.
December 16, 2022 / 8:22 AM Two of the dead were found locked in an embrace, according to the state fire department chief.
In this photo released by Korporat JBPM, damaged cars are seen amongst the debris following a landslide at a campsite in Batang Kali, Selangor state, on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Dec. 16, 2022.Authorities told local media that the landowners did not have a license to run a campground. At least seven people were hospitalized and dozens more were rescued unharmed, said district police chief Suffian Abdullah.
It is currently the season for monsoon rains in Malaysia, and the country's government development minister, Nga Kor Ming, said all campsites nationwide that are near rivers, waterfalls and hillsides would be closed for a week to assess their safety.
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