KUALA LANGAT: A worker was killed after being crushed by a 17-storey high storage rack at a glove factory on Jalan Kawasan Perindustrian Olak Lempit here on Tuesday (July 15).
The Bangladeshi victim, identified as Rahman, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene after being extricated from the debris by rescue teams.
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department Assistant Director of Operations, Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar, said they received an emergency call at 10.54 am, prompting a response from the KLIA Fire and Rescue Station with nine personnel and two fire engines.
"Upon arrival at the location at 11.05am, it was found that six workers were trapped after the 17-storey storage rack collapsed and crushed them.
"Five victims were rescued by members of the public before the arrival of the fire brigade, while one victim was still missing at that time," he said in a statement on Tuesday.
He added that search and rescue operations continued until the last victim was found buried under the debris at 11.20am.
"The victim was confirmed dead by the Health Ministry team present at the scene.
"All other victims sustained injuries and are receiving further medical treatment," he said.
He noted that the case has been handed over to the police for further action.
