39 people at Kuala Lumpur International Airport of Malaysia became sick due to a gas leak at an aircraft engineering facility called the Southern Support Zone Sepang Aircraft Engineering on 4 July. The leak involved methyl mercaptan, which is added to liquefied petroleum gas to give it a smell. The gas came from a tank that wasn’t in use at the facility. Those affected, who worked for three different companies there, experienced dizziness and nausea. Fortunately, no passengers were harmed, and flight operations continued normally.
Emergency teams quickly responded to the gas leak at 11:23 a.m. local time, treating fourteen people at the air disaster unit, with one person sent to the hospital. Authorities confirmed that the leak was contained, and they secured the affected tank for safe disposal, ensuring no further danger to the public.
The event highlights the need for quick emergency responses and safety procedures in factories to reduce risks from chemical leaks.