Teenagers Hurt When Flag Strikes Live Power Line During Kedah Festival
Three teens were injured after a flag they were carrying touched a high-voltage line during the Tokong Sayur procession in Mergong.
Around 9 pm on the fourth night of the annual Tokong Sayur procession in Mergong, a flag carried by a teenager was gusted into a live high-voltage power line. The impact knocked the flag-holder and two other youths, aged 16 and 17, to the ground, resulting in injuries that required hospital care. Emergency services transported the three to the red zone of Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital, where doctors began monitoring their condition.
The Mergong Tokong Sayur Association confirmed the event, noting that the procession typically runs from 8 pm to 11 pm and that the victims are likely still school students. A video posted online showed the injured teens on the road receiving assistance from fellow participants.
Why it matters
The accident highlights safety risks for participants in large public festivals involving tall objects near power lines.
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