KLK mudslide: People turn to social media for latest developments

Many turned to social media applications for the latest development on the landslide which occurred at KM52.4 of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway (KLK) near Bukit Tinggi, yesterday.

Being the fastest mode of information the public began monitoring the information provided by those on location.

Many also shared their concerns and hope to those at the location of the incident.

Hope everyone there is safe. Take care. My prayers go to all of you there. Ameeen. #karakhighway #karaklandslide #landslide
— naRzRuLeOfficial (@Rmnarz) November 11, 2015

landslide at Karak Highway. becareful everyone.
— Mustafa Akmal(@MenteriFasolla) November 11, 2015

According to the authorities, no vehicle detected trapped under the rubble yet #KarakLandslide
— FA (@FirdausAzil) November 11, 2015

took me 5 extra hours but still alive thx mate #TanahRuntuhKarak https://t.co/BLmzcjOrY0
— lovahism (@shakiriff) November 11, 2015

Landslide between Lentang & Bkt Tinggi on Karak highway happened just now. Please be careful. Use alternative road. pic.twitter.com/TnTz7xJDAJ
— Farid (@faridnor) November 11, 2015

Kepada keluarga & sahabat yg terlibat.. we are all hoping for the best! #KarakLandslide https://t.co/UcGnGqFMpv
— Anne Ricky (@Bubbly1003) November 11, 2015

Semoga selamat sampai my housemate yg masih tersangkut dlm traffic jam sbb tanah runtuh kat karak. https://t.co/QBmndMBkmm
— Ayin (@ayin_farina) November 12, 2015

kesian akak aku haa nak balik ump tapi dari semalam stuck dekat haighway karak . entah makan apa entah akak aku tu
— ZS (@SyazwanZarul) November 11, 2015

Those who were stranded also chose to turn to social media to tell their story.

Stuck since 8pm until now . #TanahRuntuhKarak
— NSA (@nursabrina1403) November 11, 2015

I need my pillow #TanahRuntuhKarak
— NSA (@nursabrina1403) November 11, 2015

10 hours of the journey. Terengganu to KL. #karak #landslide
— anis (@AnieSafia) November 11, 2015

There were however those who also came out with their own interpretation on how and why such an incident happened.

Just nak re-cap. Tanah runtuh di Bentong dah dipredict oleh environmentalist bila Lentang diceroboh (2014) pic.twitter.com/MTtwWVDVFH
— MangroveMomma (@VersedAnggerik) November 11, 2015

karak landslide is a tragedy waiting to happen. you could see signs of land sliding when you drive along the road
— Badass|Dope|Bedaduz (@bedaduz) November 11, 2015