Kota Kinabalu: The Penampang to Tambunan road has become impassable following a landslide at Km 52.35, near the Masakob waterfall, Sunday evening.Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Deputy Director Farhan Sufyan Borhan said initial investigations revealed that a 30-metre stretch of the road had collapsed, believed to be due to the continuous rain.
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“The stretch of road has become impassable to all vehicles and is categorised as dangerous,” he said.
He added no lives were lost or vehicles damaged in the incident.
In the meantime, he advised road users to use alternative routes such as from Ranau-Tambunan or through the Kimanis-Keningau road.
“We are still monitoring the situation and road users are advised to take necessary safety measures,” he said.