Foreigner trapped in 8-meter sinkhole in front of Masjid India

Firefighters carrying out the search and rescue operation at the sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India this morning. (JBPM pic)

PETALING JAYA: An Indian national was trapped in an 8m sinkhole after it opened up in front of Jalan Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur this morning.

The fire and rescue department said it was informed of the incident at 8.22am, which saw the 48-year-old woman falling into the sinkhole and buried underground.

A search and rescue operation is underway.