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Insiden kepala air: 8 dibawa arus, 9 terkandas di Sg Pertak

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Insiden kepala air: 8 dibawa arus, 9 terkandas di Sg Pertak

The search and rescue operation for the Sungai Pertak flash flood incident continues in Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor, according to the Selangor Bomb and Rescue Department (JBPM) spokesperson, Asrul Riezal Asbar. Asrul stated that eight people are believed to have been swept away by the current, while nine others were reported to be trapped.

Of the eight individuals, one is yet to be found. Seven of the trapped individuals belong to a group of 11 local residents, with the remaining four still unharmed. Asrul received the distress call at 5:55 pm and arrived at the scene at 6:30 pm. The operation continues, and a position marker for the incident location has been established to monitor the water levels and the surrounding area for any potentially trapped individuals.

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