Authorities in Panic Searching for Answers After Massive Gas Pipe Explosion Shakes Putra Heights

More than 30 hours after the devastating gas pipe explosion on Putra Harmoni Road, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, that shocked all of Malaysia, authorities are now racing to identify the true cause of the incident and ensure the safety of the area through extensive safety inspections. According to Subang Jaya Police Chief, ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat, recovery efforts are safely underway after Petronas confirmed that there is no residual gas left in the affected pipe. However, inspections are not over yet, with two more pipes scheduled for inspection starting tomorrow to prevent any further disaster.

The explosion, which occurred around 8:10 AM, created a large crater measuring approximately 70 x 80 feet and nearly 32 feet deep, causing severe damage within a 500-meter radius. Vehicles and homes in the nearby area were heavily damaged due to extreme heat and flying debris. Investigation teams from Petronas, the Fire and Rescue Department, the Occupational Safety and Health Department, and the Department of Mineral and Geoscience Malaysia have been working tirelessly at the scene. Meanwhile, health authorities confirmed that 64 victims are still being treated at public and private hospitals, with no fatalities reported so far. Approximately 432 affected residents from 98 families are still sheltering at two temporary evacuation centers, with aid coming from various NGOs, government agencies, and the Selangor royal family, who are urging for immediate relocation to safer accommodations.

To alleviate the burden on victims, authorities announced measures such as offering subsidized rental housing, while services from the Road Transport Department and other agencies are assisting victims in replacing important documents lost during the incident. Despite all efforts being made, the community is still anxiously awaiting a definitive answer regarding what actually triggered this catastrophic explosion.

Source : BERNAMA