Van transporting Singaporean tourists falls into ravine; rescue underway

 

A van, with 11 people onboard, including the driver, fell off the ravine while descending a slope at Jalan Teluk Kumbar - Bukit Genting here tonight. At least three passengers are reportedly injured and have been taken to the Balik Pulau Hospital for treatment. It is learnt that the passengers are all Singaporeans. They were on their way back after having their dinner at a hilltop restaurant. NSTP/MIKAIL ONG

BALIK PULAU: A van carrying tourists from Singapore plunged into a 6m-deep ravine while descending a slope in Jalan Teluk Kumbar-Bukit Genting here tonight.

There were nine people on board and a rescue mission is underway.

The Seri Balik Pulau fire station was alerted to the incident about 8.14pm.

Operations officer Mohd Suffian Kamarul Baharin said, when they arrived at the scene, they found the van had skidded and fell into the ravine.

"There were nine people inside and rescue efforts are underway," he said. - NST