Chemistry, not crime, behind plant fire, say cops


KLANG: No element of negligence or crime has been detected in connection to the explosion of a chemical recycling plant at the Kapar Indah Industrial Park near here last week, say police.

North Klang district police chief Asst Comm S. Vijaya Rao said the incident was caused by a chemical reaction.

He said further investigations are being done by the Environment Department and the Occupational Safety and Health Department.

“Our investigation found that the incident was caused by a chemical reaction and there was no element of negligence or crime,” he said when met after a walkabout at Taman Eng Ann morning market here yesterday, Bernama reported.

Previously, ACP Vijaya said the number of victims involved in the incident was 33 people.

He said all suffered minor injuries.

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