Bayan Lepas: Three workers were injured in a gas explosion at a factory on Lebuh Kampung Jawa in Bayan Lepas today, Penang Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Abdul Manap Kadir said.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the victims included a 49-year-old man who suffered a fracture to his right leg, while two others, aged 38 and 40, sustained minor injuries. Abdul Manap Kadir stated that the explosion did not result in a fire.

The department received an emergency call at 1.16 pm and promptly dispatched a team from the Bayan Baru Fire and Rescue Station to the location. Upon arrival, they discovered that the explosion, which occurred inside the factory, was caused by an FM 200 cylinder.

Abdul Manap explained that the victims received first aid from the Emergency Medical Rescue Services team before being transferred to the Health Ministry for further medical treatment. The department also conducted monitoring operations to ensure no further hazards before concluding the operation about an hour later.

The cause of the explosion and the extent of the damage are still under investigation.