Second sinkhole forces closure of Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing

The sinkhole, located on the Gua Musang-bound lane towards Cameron Highlands, is 7m from the first one and estimated to be 5m deep. (JKR pic)

KOTA BHARU: 

A second sinkhole has appeared at KM 78 of Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing near Kampung Jekjok early this morning, just 7m from the previous incident.

Gua Musang police chief Sik Choon Foo said the road has been completely closed to all vehicles following advice from the public works department (JKR).

“The sinkhole, located on the Gua Musang-bound lane towards Cameron Highlands, is estimated to be 5m deep,” he said tonight.

He advised motorists travelling to Cameron Highlands or Ipoh to use alternative routes via Gua Musang-Sungai Koyan-Ringlet-Tapah-Ipoh or Gua Musang-Sungai Koyan-Ringlet-Cameron Highlands. - FMT