Maintenance worker drowns after suspected fall into water tank at Kuala Langat power plant
SHAH ALAM, Aug 10 — A contract worker drowned after he was believed to have fallen into a five-metre-deep water ta...
A contract worker lost his life after falling into a five-meter-deep water tank while performing maintenance at the Kuala Langat Power Plant's cooling tower. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director Ashrul Riezal Asbar informed that the incident was reported around 7:29 PM, leading to the deployment of rescue personnel.
The victim's body was discovered at approximately 4:00 AM following a search conducted in two pools at the power plant. According to Asbar, the victim was working with a colleague on replacing wood at the cooling tower when he disappeared. Initially, his colleague thought he went to the restroom, but became concerned when he did not return.
The colleague then reported the issue to their supervisor, who conducted a headcount and confirmed the victim's absence. The police have taken over the case for further investigation, and the rescue operation involving personnel from Banting, Port Klang, and KLIA stations concluded at 5:05 AM.
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