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Major landslide strikes Serendah, one injured (VIDEO)

KUALA KUBU BARU: One person was injured and at least 10 vehicles were buried in a major landslide which struck Taman Idaman, Serendah early this morning.

At least six cars, two motorcycles and one van were swallowed up by earth in the 1.20am incident.

The injured person was identified as Mohd Fareez, 21, was on his motorcycle when the landslide occurred. He was sent to the Selayang Hospital.

Most of the affected vehicles were parked 50 metres from the location where the landslide took place.

The scene now resembles a major disaster area, with the landslide having opened up a huge gap along the surface.

Vehicles and foodstalls have fallen into the gap.

Selangor Fire and Rescue assistant director (Operations) Mohd Sani Harul said six personnel from the Kuala Kubu Bharu fire and rescue station were dispatched to the scene.

“We are checking to see whether there are any other victims who may be trapped and search and rescue efforts are being carried out,” he said.

The main road to Taman Idaman has temporarily been closed off.

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