37 rescued after Genting Highlands landslide

Thirty-seven people believed to have been trapped at a campsite near Father’s Organic Farm in Gohtong Jaya, Genting Highlands, have been rescued, following a landslide in the area early today.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Norazam Khamis said firefighters began arriving at the scene at about 3am after receiving a distress call at 2.24am.

The fire teams included those from the Kuala Kubu Bharu, Rawang, Genting Highlands, Sentosa, Ampang, Pandan, Kota Anggerik, Kajang and Andalas rescue and fire stations.

Norazam said the landslide near the farm had fallen on a campsite close to the road.

"According to the police, there are 100 people at the campsite who are likely to be victims of the landslide.

"The search and rescue mission for the victims is being carried out with the STORM team," he said when contacted by Bernama today.