HELP University explosion: Student in coma, 2 others remain hospitalised

HELP University explosion: Student in coma, 2 others remain hospitalised

KUALA LUMPUR: One of the students injured in the deadly HELP University explosion along Jalan Sri Semantan, Bukit Damansara, remains unconscious with internal head injuries and a skull fracture.

City police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the 19-year-old victim, who hails from Johor Baru, is still in a coma and is being closely monitored by doctors at the Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

“Another victim, a 54-year-old contractor, is in a semi-conscious state and awaiting surgery to remove metal shrapnel from his body.

“He is also receiving treatment at the same hospital,” he said in a statement today.

He said the third victim, who is still receiving treatment, is a 22-year-old Indonesian man who worked at the university canteen.

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“He is currently receiving treatment at Sungai Buloh Hospital and did not suffer serious injuries, but has been admitted for observation,” he said.

Fadil added that six other victims who were admitted for treatment have since been discharged from hospital as of today.

“Investigations into the incident remain ongoing, including determining the cause of the explosion,” he said.

The 24-year-old man who died in an explosion at HELP University was an intern whose industrial training was due to end later this week. Soo Yu Juan was the sole fatality in the blast.

Initial investigations found that the blast originated from the air-conditioning compressor room within the cafeteria while maintenance work was being carried out.

The explosion caused approximately 30 per cent damage to the fourth floor and did not result in any fire.