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Malay Mail
23-04-2025
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Landslide damages TTDI international school wall, no casualties reported
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — A landslide struck an international school in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) this morning, causing part of the school's wall to collapse, according to the New Straits Times (NST). The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department said they received a distress call via the MERS999 emergency line at 7.18am. Personnel from the TTDI and Sri Hartamas fire stations were promptly dispatched, involving two vehicles, a fire rescue tender, and an emergency medical response unit, with 15 personnel deployed. 'The collapse of the school wall was believed to have been caused by a landslide,' operations commander Azkhan Hamdan told NST. The incident affected two vehicles and parts of the school building, including classrooms, the teachers' room, toilets, and the library. Firefighters arrived at the scene and conducted a safety assessment, with the situation brought under control by 7.55am. The department added that Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) would take further action regarding the incident. Separately, the department confirmed landslides were also reported in Sri Petaling and Cheras. While no casualties were recorded, operations are ongoing at both locations, with updates expected in due course, NST reported.
New Straits Times
23-04-2025
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Landslide hits TTDI international school, no injuries reported
KUALA LUMPUR: A landslide occurred at an international school in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) this morning, causing a section of the school's wall to collapse. The City Fire and Rescue Department said its operations centre received a distress call via the MERS999 emergency line at 7.18am and promptly dispatched personnel to the scene. "Fire and Rescue personnel from the TTDI and Sri Hartamas stations were deployed as first responders, involving two vehicles, a fire rescue tender and an emergency medical response unit, with a total of 15 personnel," it said in a statement. It said operations commander Azkhan Hamdan said the collapse of the school wall was believed to have been caused by a landslide. "Upon arrival, firefighters conducted a size-up to ensure the area was safe. "The incident affected two vehicles and part of the school building, including classrooms, the teachers' room, toilets, and the library," the department said. The situation was brought under control by 7.55am, with no casualties reported. It said Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) would take further action following the incident. Meanwhile, the department confirmed that separate landslide incidents were also reported in Sri Petaling and Cheras, with no casualties. "Operations are still ongoing at both locations, with updates to be provided in due course," it said.
