Helium gas cylinder explodes at food court

Kajang police chief Naazron Abdul Yusof says the blast damaged two stalls and three vehicles.

The scene at the Sungai Ramal food court in Kajang after an explosion damaged two stalls and three vehicles. (Fire and rescue department pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 Police have launched an investigation into an explosion of a helium gas cylinder at a food court in Kajang today.

District police chief Naazron Abdul Yusof said two stalls and three vehicles were damaged.

Naazron said the cause of the explosion and the total extent of losses are still under investigation. However, the incident did not involve any criminal elements.

Helium gas is commonly used for filling party balloons. - FMT