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Eight-metre-deep sinkhole forces closure of Gua Musang-Kota Bharu road

GUA MUSANG, Oct 10 — The Federal Route FT08 along the Gua Musang-Kota Bharu Road, near Taman Rekreasi Kesedar here...

Eight-metre-deep sinkhole forces closure of Gua Musang-Kota Bharu road

GUA MUSANG: A sinkhole measuring eight metres in depth at FT08 Jalan Gua Musang - Kota Baru near Kesedar Recreation Park compelled the complete closure of the road to all vehicles today. The Public Works Department reported the incident occurring at 9.05am. Motorists are now instructed to utilize the alternative route via Jalan Pulai to reach Bandar Baru Gua Musang.

Superintendent Sik Choon Foo of the District Police affirmed the incident and cautioned road users to follow the directives provided by authorities. Datuk Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim, representing Galas, emphasized the urgency of immediate repair work, as this primary road is vital for residents, especially those residing in Taman Kesedar Putra and Taman Kesedar Jaya.

The sinkhole's presence poses a significant concern, with apprehensions that it might expand to the adjoining road.

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