A man in his 30s lost his leg after a fireworks explosion in Segamat, with police warning the public to use only permitted pyrotechnics

SEGAMAT: A man in his 30s lost his leg after a fireworks explosion at Taman Damai Jaya, Bukit Siput yesterday.

The incident occurred around 12.30 am, with the victim suffering serious injuries before being rushed to the red zone of Segamat Hospital.

The medical officer on duty confirmed the man’s left leg was severed below the knee.

His condition was reported as stable following the incident.

Segamat district police chief Supt Mohd Jumazanzahir Chek Ismail said initial investigations found the victim was handling fireworks in front of his house.

He was believed to be using ‘shoot cake 4(D) 16 Shot (Premium)’ fireworks in conjunction with Chinese New Year celebrations.

The case is being investigated under Sections 6 and 8 of the Explosives Act 1957.

Mohd Jumazanzahir advised the public to use only permitted fireworks in open areas.

He also urged everyone to observe all necessary safety precautions.

 The Sun Malaysia