Kuala kubu bharu: Around 400 people faced a harrowing ordeal after being caught in a water surge incident while camping at the Kerling Hot Springs Recreation Centre in Kuala Kubu Bharu early this morning.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar stated they received the emergency call at 5.47 am. A fire engine from the Kuala Kubu Bharu Fire and Rescue Station, carrying six personnel, was dispatched to the scene 20 kilometres away and arrived at 6.11 am.

The water reportedly started rising around 3 am, trapping holidaymakers who were camping and picnicking in the area. Ahmad Mukhlis mentioned that all the victims were safe and were guided to higher ground under the supervision of fire personnel. He further noted that rescue efforts to evacuate all trapped victims are currently underway.