Genting Landslide: Civil Defence Special Forces, Civil Defence help in rescue operations

 

Special Civil Defence Force (PASPA) conducted an operation to search for victims trapped in a landslide at Father Organic Farm, Jalan Genting, Batang Kali.- Pic courtesy of PASPA

KUALA LUMPUR: Search and rescue efforts for victims of a landslide at a campsite near the Father's Organic Farm in Gohtong Jaya, Genting Highlands early this morning are currently in full swing.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and SpecialFunctions) Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, told Bernama TV that the Special Civil Defence Force (PASPA) and the Civil Defence Force in Hulu Selangor were also assisting in the search and rescue operations.

- Pic courtesy of PASPA

So far, two individuals have been confirmed dead, 51 are still missing whereas 23 are safe in the pre dawn incident.

The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Corporate Facebook quoting the Selangor JBPM said 79 victims were involved in the 2.20 am incident. - NST