CDF personnel injured during the SAR operation at landslide site

A Selangor Civil Defence Force (CDF) personnel who was involved in the search and rescue (SAR) operation at the site of a tragic landslide in Batang Kali suffered a knee injury and is receiving treatment.

Selangor CDF in a statement last night said Erzvicly Fazikhan Zakariah suffered an injury to his knee after falling at the site of the landslide.

"Erzvicly Fazikhan (above) suffered the injury while trying to pull himself after falling into a mud sludge. The safety of our personnel is of utmost priority when carrying out their duties," it added.

APM is among the agencies involved in the SAR which was started immediately after the tragic landslide at the Father’s Organic Farm, Gohtong Jaya in Batang Kali. Other agencies involved in the operation include the police, Armed Forces and the Special Task Force.

The SAR headed by the Fire and Rescue Department entered the fourth day yesterday. So far, 24 people have perished in the tragedy while nine more are still missing.

- Bernama

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