Man killed in helium tank explosion


KAJANG: A man, 49, died after sustaining severe injuries from a helium tank explosion at a scrap metal factory in Sungai Chua near here.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operations) Ashrul Riezal Asbar said they received a call regarding the incident at 11.53am ­yesterday and rushed to the site, Bernama reported.

“At the time of the incident, the victim was performing welding work at the scrap metal factory.

“He was subsequently pronounced dead by medical staff,” Ashrul Riezal said in a statement.

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