KUALA LAMPUR: A landslide that occurred in a campsite in Malaysia early on Friday killed at least eight people. The officials said more than 50 people have been rescued.
The landslide in Selangor statein Kuala Lumpur, occurred about 3 am on the side of a road near an organic farm with camping facilities, the state fire and rescue department said.

A total of 92 people were caught in the landslide and 53 had been found safe, according to a message on social media by the National Disaster Management Agency.

Seven people have been injured. Rescue operations are ongoing.

The landslide fell from an estimated height of 30 metres (100 ft) above the campsite, and covered an area of about one acre (0.4 hectare), according to the fire and rescue department's state director.

The disaster struck about 50 km (30 miles) north of Kuala Lumpur in Batang Kali town, just outside the popular hilltop area of Genting Highlands, an area known for its resorts, waterfalls and natural beauty.