TANGKAK: A car trader was killed after a banned rocket firework hit him in the chest and exploded.
Tan Ban Hock, 43, who sold cars in Muar town but lived in Bukit Gambir here, was spotted prone on the ground in an open area after a box of 16 giant rocket fireworks were set off and exploded in the night sky at 10.50pm on Tuesday.
After the flashes in the sky faded, some residents were surprised to see Tan on the ground, said Muar OCPD Asst Comm Mohammad Nasir Ramli. They rushed over and saw that his shirt and part of his chest had been burnt by the exploding firework.
Tan was taken to the Sultanah Fatimah Specialist Hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival, ACP Mohammad Nasir said.
Each rocket was about 50cm long and 10cm in diameter. One of them had hit Tan.
ACP Mohammad Nasir said police had classified the mishap as sudden death.
He also warned the public here that all firecrackers and dangerous fireworks were banned and those found selling, having or playing with such items could face police action.
He said those found guilty could face a maximum jail sentence of seven years or be fined RM10,000, or both.
Police patrols would be done in housing areas and villages to search and catch those having or playing with the banned items, he added.
Tiada ulasan:
Catat Ulasan