SEREMBAN: A man died, while his son was injured when an air conditioner compressor at an ice-cream shop exploded in Kuala Pilah town near here today.
Kuala Pilah Fire and Rescue operations head Eva Saifun Kamuni said the incident occurred at about 11am when the victim, aged 56, and assisted by his 22-year-old son, were repairing the compressor of an air-conditioner on the first floor of the building.
“They were on a ladder when the compressor suddenly exploded. The impact caused the man to fall from the ladder and sustained serious injury on the face and head. He was confirmed dead at the location by a medical officer despatched to the scene,“ he said when contacted here today.
Both the deceased and the injured victim were then sent to Tuanku Ampuan Najihah Hospital.
Eva Saifun said six fire and rescue personnel were rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call at 11.13am.
The department is investigating the cause of the explosion and will hand over the case to the police for further action, he added. — Bernama
