Penang City Council officer hurt in balloon blast to be discharged soon, says mayor


Photo — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) enforcement officer who was admitted to hospital following injuries suffered in a hydrogen-filled balloon blast is expected to be discharged soon, says Datuk A. Rajendran (pic).

The MBPP mayor said the officer is still recuperating in Penang Hospital after suffering burn injuries on both hands and the face.

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