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Ceiling collapse at Klang hospital's emergency ward injures none
A structural failure at Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital in Klang resulted in no casualties among patients or staff. Authorities are investigating the incident at the facility's emergency department.
LSN Malaysia ·
SHAH ALAM — No injuries were reported following a ceiling collapse at the Emergency Department of Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital in Klang, authorities confirmed on Monday.
The incident occurred at the state-run facility, which serves as a key medical centre for the Klang Valley region. Emergency response teams attended to the scene, and an immediate assessment was conducted to determine the cause and extent of the structural failure.
Hospital management confirmed that patient care continued without disruption following the incident. The affected section of the emergency department was cordoned off pending further investigation and repairs.
State authorities have launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the ceiling collapse. Preliminary assessments will examine maintenance records and structural integrity of the affected area to prevent similar incidents at the facility.