KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — A big tree in downtown Kuala Lumpur simply outdoors the Concorde Hotel on Jalan Sultan Ismail out of the blue toppled this afternoon, probably because of the sturdy winds and lashing rain.
The tree branches fell on the monorail tracks between the Bukit Nanas and Raja Chulan station and the road is at the moment experiencing a delay, MyRapid reported on its web site.
Based on pictures shared by customers on social media website X, the fallen tree additionally tipped over a bus cease or taxi stand below it, trapping a number of automobiles that have been passing by at the moment.
It is at the moment unknown if there are casualties.
Based on pictures shared by customers on social media website X, the fallen tree additionally tipped over a bus cease or taxi stand below it, trapping a number of automobiles that have been passing by at the moment. ― Picture through X
eNews Malaysia is contacting the city Fire and Rescue Department and the police for remark.
News portal Astro Radio Traffic reported that the incident is inflicting a congestion on Jalan Sultan Ismail in the business district as authorities have briefly closed either side of the road.
A video of the tree toppling whereas automobiles have been passing was shared by X consumer @azlanstriders.
— Azlan Strider (@azlanstriders) May 7, 2024
Another X consumer @juhnaara shared a high view picture of the scene
— . (@juhnaara) May 7, 2024
