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Man dies after falling into chemical waste tank in Pasir Gudang
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Man dies after falling into chemical waste tank in Pasir Gudang

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A 26-year-old man died after falling into a chemical waste storage tank at a factory in Pasir Gudang.
  • Firefighters were dispatched to the scene and found the victim unresponsive at a depth of approximately 1.5 meters.
  • The man was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel, and the body was handed over to the police.

A tragic incident occurred in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, where a 26-year-old man lost his life after falling into a chemical waste storage tank at a factory. The incident took place on Jalan Keluli 3, within the Pasir Gudang Industrial Area.

The Pasir Gudang Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 9:51 PM. A team of seven firefighters and a Fire Rescue Tender vehicle were dispatched to the location, which was about two kilometers from the station. Upon arrival, they discovered the victim submerged in the tank, which had a capacity of 15,000 cubic meters and stood 20 feet high.

Upon arrival, it was found that there was a victim inside the tank who showed no signs of life.

— Firdaus AhmadCommander of Operations at the Pasir Gudang Fire and Rescue Department, describing the scene upon arrival.

Firefighters found the man at a depth of approximately 1.5 meters within the tank. He showed no signs of life. The rescue team utilized specialized equipment, including ropes and a stretcher, to carefully extract the victim from the tank and bring him to the surface.

Medical personnel from the Ministry of Health were present and pronounced the man dead at the scene. His body was subsequently handed over to the police for further investigation. The operation was concluded at 11:03 PM.

The victim was however confirmed dead at the scene by a medical officer from the Ministry of Health.

— Firdaus AhmadCommander of Operations at the Pasir Gudang Fire and Rescue Department, confirming the victim's death.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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