Johor:Two technical staff from Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) were injured after suffering electric shocks during maintenance work at the Kangkar Tebrau Main Intake Substation this evening.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, TNB confirmed that the workers were injured following a fire at the substation and were subsequently taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The utility company has contacted the families of the injured workers to inform them of the incident and to provide necessary support.

The fire at the substation led to a disruption in electricity supply affecting several areas around Johor Jaya. TNB's technical teams were deployed to restore power, completing the work in stages from 6.44 pm to 7.20 pm.

The Johor Fire and Rescue Department Operations Centre reported receiving an emergency call about the incident at 6.10 pm, concerning the location at Jalan Kangkar Tebrau, Tebrau 4 Industrial Area. Eight firefighters from the Tebrau Fire and Rescue Station were dispatched, arriving at the scene six minutes later. The firefighters provided initial treatment to the injured workers before transporting them to the hospital using an Emergency Medical Rescue Services vehicle.