Explosion at Pasir Gudang factory kills one, two injured


PASIR GUDANG: A welder was killed while two others were injured when a tank containing crude glycerine exploded at a factory in Tanjung Langsat here.

Johor Fire and Rescue Department deputy director Pauzan Ahmad said that they received a call about a fire in the factory at 2.41pm and deployed 27 personnel to the scene.

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