Historical Events tagged with "highland towers"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Highland Towers Collapse in Kuala Lumpur
December 11th, 1993 31 years ago
A block of the Highland Towers condominium complex in Kuala Lumpur collapsed due to a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall and water runoff from a nearby construction site. The disaster resulted in the deaths of 48 residents, including one person who succumbed to injuries after being rescued alive. Only two survivors emerged from the catastrophe, marking a significant incident in the region's construction and safety regulations.
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