Fireworks explosion victim transferred to Penang Hospital
A victim who suffered serious injuries in a fireworks explosion at Paya Besar near Kulim, Kedah, early today has been transferred to Penang Hospital, while five others are still being treated at Kulim Hospital.
Saiful Ambar Abdullah Ambar, special officer to the home minister, said the five comprised a girl, a woman and three men.
“Based on information received, there are altogether 22 victims. We will try to trace the others who have returned home after receiving treatment,” Bernama reported him as saying after visiting the victims at Kulim Hospital today.
Saiful said others may have sought treatment on their own at clinics for minor injuries.
“We will try to assist those affected. As for the blast, I think it is best to wait for the investigation report from the authorities,” he said.
One of the victims, Nurzaina…
