PETALING JAYA: A sinkhole so big that it could “swallow” several cars appeared on Jalan Universiti here, bringing traffic to a halt.
At least three cars were damaged when high-pressure water gushed out of a burst pipe that was recently installed in the area.
Two people were injured and three police reports were lodged for separate cars, said Petaling Jaya OCPD Assistant Commissioner Arju-naidi Mohamad.
The incident occurred around 4.30pm yesterday. Earth and debris were strewn along the road.
Motorists plying the road during the after-work rush hour were caught unawares and traffic came to a standstill.
Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) public complaints director Tengku Nazaruddin Zainuddin said police and MBPJ enforcement officers helped to direct traffic.
“Fire department personnel also helped injured passengers out of the cars and sent them to the hospital.”
Syabas corporate affairs executive director Abdul Halem Mat Som said the pipes belonged to the Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry.
“So there won’t be any water disruption in the area,” he said.
The contractor in charge of the pipe relocation project arrived at around 7pm to carry out repair works.
Cars heading towards the Federal Highway and Jalan Gasing were diverted to a contraflow lane and traffic eased by 8pm.
This article and photos are extracted from The Star Online.
From the picture, the black Honda City actually belongs to my friend's colleague. I guess from the description, he is the first victim of the sink hole.
Lets start from the beginning, once upon a time, the guy, was driving on the said road when suddenly, his car sunk down on and then a great gush of water came from below and flung his car out.
His car overturned and upon the great impact, the airbag mechanism was activated. His driver and passenger seat doors were stucked and he have to escape through the back door with the help from some passer-bys.
He sustained some injury on his arm and scratches on his face and body. Not sure on any other injuries. At least he was still able to walk out from his car.
The best thing or maybe the worst thing is his Honda City was newly bought and was collected last Saturday. On one hand, the car was a total loss but at least the air bag did save his life.
The other victim whose car do not have airbag sustained heavy injuries. So, this guy is quite lucky to have gotten off with lightly.
By the way, this is the usual way I always use to go to and back from Universiti Malaya. Luckily this week I did not go there by any chance.
"A statement by the Energy, Technology, Green and Water Ministry said the incident was caused by a pressure trial test conducted by the contractor who is laying 1,800mm diameter pipes along Jalan Universiti and its surrounding areas.
The steel end cap soldered onto the pipe had failed during the test, causing the pipe to burst."
Extracted from Star Online, 28 April 2010.
Lastly I would like to say is, "Malaysia BOLEH!!"
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