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Gas pipeline fire: Elite Highway reopened from Seafield to Bandar Saujana Putra

Motorists able to use the road after blaze subsides

4:44 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR — PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) has reopened the the ELITE Highway stretch between Seafield and Bandar Saujana Putra, which was closed this morning following a gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor.

In a statement, PLUS said the route was reopened at 1.51 pm.

“PLUS thanks all highway users for their support, cooperation and patience during the closure,” it said.

The massive blaze which was caused by a burst gas pipeline this morning was brought under control and subsided as of 1.55 pm, after gas valves were closed.

A total of 112 victims and 49 houses were affected by the incident.

Sixty-three victims were sent to the Cyberjaya, Serdang and Putrajaya hospitals for further treatment, while 49 were given preliminary treatment at the Sri Maha Kaliamman Temple in Subang Jaya. – April 1, 2025

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