ALOR STAR: Police have arrested two men over a dangerous fireworks explosion earlier today at Dataran Jam Besar, Sungai Petani in Kedah.
Kuala Muda police chief Zaidy Che Hassan said the suspects, the owner of the fireworks, 27, and the person who lit it, a 24 year-old, were later detained at their residence at 12.15pm.
"Based on preliminary investigations, the explosion stemmed from a 'happy bomb firework' that tipped over and shot its projectiles towards other fireworks nearby, igniting them and causing chaos with numerous explosions.
"The Fire and Rescue Department promptly responded and confirmed that there was no fire or injuries at the site," he said in a statement today (April 9).
Earlier today (April 9), the media reported a huge fireworks explosion at Dataran Jam Besar in Sungai Petani, leading to chaos and panic among people nearby.
In the 4.48am incident, visitors and traders in the area reportedly had a fright of their lives as there were explosions that went off.
A viral video of the incident showed several individuals playing with fireworks on the roadside before the situation spiralled out of control.
