Man badly hurt in explosion


In ruins: The interior of the home at Green Garden in Paya Terubong and the surrounding area was badly affected by the blast caused by the gas leak and was covered in debris.

GEORGE TOWN: A man sustained 80% burns when a gas leak caused an explosion at Green Garden Apartment in Jalan Paya Terubong.

Lee Kok Eang, 62, is now warded at Penang Hospital for injuries to his head, arms, body and feet.

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