Minor landslide causes traffic snarl

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The scene of the landslide when the fallen trees and debris are being removed.

SANDAKAN: Heavy rain yesterday caused a minor landslide in front of Sandakan MARA building in Leila Road here.

The 12.45pm landslide dumped uprooted trees and boulders on the road, causing the traffic to be held up for several hours.

The local authorities were hard-pressed to clear the road of the debris and trees speedily.

According to district police chief ACP Rowell Marong, the clean-up process was carried out by Sandakan Municipal Council with assistance from the Public Works Department and the Civil Defence Department.

Rowell advised all road users to remain vigilant and take appropriate safety measures should the landslide worsen.