Chemical spill in Johor Environment Dept office, building evacuated
The Johor Fire and Rescue Department’s Hazmat unit decontaminates the Johor Department of Environment’s premises at Taman Tampoi Indah 2 in Johor Baru March 21, 2019. — Picture courtesy of Johor Fire and Rescue Department
A 30-year-old male technician lost consciousness in the laboratory in the 4.20pm incident and was rushed to Sultanah Aminah Hospital.
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