GEORGE TOWN, Oct 26 — Two cars were badly damaged after being buried in a landslide near 33 Leisure Bay Condominium, Jalan Tanjung Tokong, Tanjung Bungah here yesterday.
Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations and Firefighting Division assistant director John Sagun Francis said the department received an emergency call at 6.50 pm before a team from the Bagan Jermal Fire and Rescue Station arrived at the scene at 7 pm.
“Upon arrival, we found that two cars, a BMW and a Honda City, had been buried by the landslide. Initial checks found that no one was involved in the incident.
“Rescue and monitoring operations are still underway, involving six personnel, including a supervisor and a Fire Rescue Tender (FRT), with assistance from the police at the scene,” he said in a statement tonight.
He said firefighting operations were still ongoing at the scene as of 7.45 pm, while the cause of the incident remained under investigation. — Bernama
Date: 26 October, 2026 8:54 am
Source: Malay Mail
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