Two TNB contractors suffer third-degree burns in Tebrau substation incident
JOHOR BARU: Two Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) contractors suffered third-degree burns after being electrocuted during maintenance work at a substation in Kangkar Tebrau.
Johor Bahru, October 16 – Two Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) contractors were critically injured after receiving electric shocks during maintenance work on the Kangkar Tebrau main intake substation, leading to a fire and a power outage in parts of the city. The incident occurred at 6.03pm, causing TNB to deploy a technical team to the scene and work to restore electricity to the affected consumers.
The Johor Fire and Rescue Department responded to the fire at 6.10pm, receiving a distress call about the power outage. Upon arrival, the operational response team confirmed the electrical power outage during maintenance work, leading to the electric shock of two individuals. The team provided immediate medical attention and transported the victims to the hospital via Emergency Medical Rescue Services.
Firefighters subsequently secured the area and returned to the station. Earlier, social media users reported widespread blackouts in Johor Bahru, including Tebrau, Masai, and parts of Pasir Gudang, along with malfunctioning traffic lights, causing traffic congestion in multiple locations.
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