In Kuala Lumpur, a big tree fell down during a powerful thunderstorm.It smashed onto 17 cars near Concorde Hotel on May 7, afternoon.This tragic incident claimed the life of a 47-year-old man.A 26-year-old man suffered severe injuries.
He was rushed to the hospital to receive urgent medical treatment.This unexpected incident, occurring around 2:20 pm, resulted in significant damage.
The force of the falling tree wreaked havoc on public infrastructure, damaging a bus stop and disrupting the monorail track, leading to a temporary halt in train services.
Emergency responders swiftly arrived on the scene, with 27 officers from Malaysia’s Fire and Rescue Department.
Rapid KL, the city’s transportation service, promptly arranged buses to help people move around while they fix the train track.
Both authorities and transportation officials expressed their sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused.