A residential area at MPL Housing in Labuan was hit by a tornado-like storm on Tuesday night, causing damage to 33 houses and leaving one man injured. The victim, Wong Kwet Kiong, suffered head injuries after being hit by flying debris. Several vehicles and large trees were also damaged in the incident. Firefighters focused on clearing the roads and removing debris to ensure the area was safe for residents and emergency access.
LABUAN : A residential area at MPL Housing near Tanjung Aru here was hit by a tornado-like storm on Tuesday night , damaging 33 houses and leaving one man injured.
The victim, identified as Wong Kwet Kiong, 64, suffered head injuries after being hit by flying debris. The incident, which occurred at about 9.40 pm, saw strong winds rip off rooftops, damage several vehicles, and uproot large trees in nearby areas. Labuan Fire and Rescue Department director Abdul Rahman Ali said the department received a distress call at 10.12 pm and then dispatched a fire engine with eight personnel to the scene.
"When we arrived, the housing area was in darkness following a power supply disruption. Several roads were blocked by scattered debris and fallen objects.
"We were unable to determine the actual number of affected residents as many of them had already moved to their relatives' homes for temporary shelter," he told Bernama when contacted on Wednesday . He added that firefighters focused on clearing the roads and removing debris to ensure the area was safe for residents and emergency access.
"Several vehicles parked near the affected houses were also damaged after being hit by falling debris, while a number of large trees in the vicinity were uprooted by strong winds," he said, One of the victims, Azahar Aziz, 36, said he was at home with his parents and siblings when the incident occurred. "It started with rain, followed by lightning and strong winds. When we noticed the winds getting stronger, we quickly closed the windows.
"Not long after that, the roof was blown away, and the house was flooded. We are now staying at a relative's house," he said. – Bernama
Tornado-Like Storm Labuan MPL Housing Damage To 33 Houses Leaving One Man Injured Wong Kwet Kiong Head Injuries Flying Debris Strong Winds Ripping Off Rooftops Damage Several Vehicles Uproot Large Trees Labuan Fire And Rescue Department Azahar Aziz
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