Tree falls on road, monorail track in KL city centre during storm [VIDEO]
Blocking road traffic and disrupting train service
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — A large tree in downtown Kuala Lumpur just outside the Concorde Hotel on Jalan Sultan Ismail suddenly toppled this afternoon, likely due to the strong winds and lashing rain.
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The tree branches fell on the monorail tracks between the Bukit Nanas and Raja Chulan station and the line is currently experiencing a delay, MyRapid reported on its website.
Based on photos shared by users on social media site X, the fallen tree also tipped over a bus stop or taxi stand under it, trapping several vehicles that were passing by at that time.
It is currently unknown if there are casualties.
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Based on photos shared by users on social media site X, the fallen tree also tipped over a bus stop or taxi stand under it, trapping several vehicles that were passing by at that time. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malay Mail is contacting the city Fire and Rescue Department and the police for comment.
News portal Astro Radio Traffic reported that the incident is causing a congestion on Jalan Sultan Ismail in the commercial district as authorities have temporarily closed both sides of the road.
A video of the tree toppling while cars were passing was shared by X user @azlanstriders.
Seram tgk pokok tumbang depan mata cam nie..moga dipermudahkan segala urusan mangsa
Lokasi : Jalan Sultan Ismail
Sumber : Whatsapp pic.twitter.com/N3I6rgRc50— 🇲🇾Azlan Strider🇲🇾 (@azlanstriders) May 7, 2024
Another X user @juhnaara shared a top view image of the scene
Tree falls on road, monorail track in KL city centre during storm
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