Three in critical condition after inhaling chemical fumes in Pasir Gudang | Malay Mail

Firemen from the Johor Fire and Rescue Department had taken immediate action to contain the chemicals along Sungai Kim Kim by using an oil boom to stop the chemicals from floating further down river. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department

“Additionally, five others have also been warded in the HSI’s Red Zone for emergency cases,” Dr Sahruddin toldSome 31 people were given medical care today after they were believed to have inhaled methane from the river. “However, the state government advises residents that complaint of dizziness, nausea or breathing difficulties to seek immediate medical treatment,” said Dr Sahruddin, adding that the state health authorities will be closely monitoring the situation.

On the cause of the incident, Dr Sahruddin said based on initial investigations a tanker lorry had illegally dumped chemicals in the river yesterday morning.

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