TNB explains cause of electric shock incident during Mergong temple procession

In Alor Setar, a religious procession turned tragic when an electric arc was triggered by a flagpole coming too close to a high-voltage power line, injuring three teenagers.

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) confirmed that the flashover occurred when a flagpole breached safe clearance distances, emphasizing the need for safety precautions around power lines.

The victims, aged 16 and 17, were hospitalized for intensive care, and TNB committed to cooperating with authorities in the investigation.

The incident, unprecedented in the event's history, has raised public concern, amplified by viral videos of the accident.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — An electric arc triggered when a flagpole came too near an overhead high-voltage line caused the incident that injured three teenagers during a religious procession in Alor Setar last night, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) said today.

Based on its preliminary investigation, the national utility said the discharge flashed when a tall flagpole carried by participants breached safe clearance distances near the transmission line along the procession route in Mergong.

TNB expressed deep sympathy for the victims and said it is praying for their speedy recovery, confirming that it will cooperate fully with authorities to assist ongoing investigations.

“The public is advised to always put safety first and to ensure that any tall objects, including flagpoles, are kept at a safe distance from power lines,” it said in a statement.

The three victims, comprising two 17-year-olds and a 16-year-old, were rushed to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Setar following the incident at around 9pm and admitted to the emergency red zone for intensive care.

Mergong Vegetable Temple Association secretary Chah Boon Chuan said thousands of devotees were marching along the main road when gusty winds during light rain blew a large flag towards the live cables.

One youth was holding the bamboo pole while two others were walking beside him when the flashover struck.

Chah said this was the first time such an accident had occurred during the annual event, which prompted public concern after viral videos showed the victims collapsed on the road.

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在亚罗士打，一场宗教游行因旗杆过于靠近高压电线而引发电弧，导致三名青少年受伤，酿成悲剧。

国家能源有限公司 (TNB) 证实，此次闪络事故是由于旗杆越过安全距离造成的，并强调了在电力线路周围采取安全预防措施的必要性。

两名受害者分别为16岁和17岁，已被送往医院接受重症监护，TNB承诺将配合当局进行调查。

这起事件在该赛事历史上前所未有，引发了公众的关注，而事故视频的病毒式传播更加剧了这种关注。

吉隆坡，10 月 14 日讯——国家能源公司（TNB）今日表示，昨晚在亚罗士打举行的宗教游行中，一根旗杆过于靠近高压电线，引发电弧，导致三名青少年受伤。

根据初步调查，国家电力公司表示，在梅尔贡游行路线上，参与者扛着一根高高的旗杆越过了输电线路附近的安全距离，导致发生放电。

TNB对受害者表示深切慰问，并祈祷他们早日康复，同时确认将全力配合当局进行调查。

声明中说：“建议公众始终把安全放在第一位，并确保任何高大的物体，包括旗杆，与电力线保持安全距离。”

事件发生在晚上 9 点左右，三名受害者（两名 17 岁，一名 16 岁）被紧急送往亚罗士打苏丹娜巴希亚医院，并被送入紧急红色区域接受重症监护。

梅尔贡蔬菜寺庙协会秘书查文泉表示，当时成千上万的信徒正沿着主干道游行，突然刮起了阵阵大风，夹杂着小雨，将一面大旗吹向了带电的电缆。

当时一名青年正拿着竹竿，另外两名青年走在他旁边，突然发生了雷击。

查赫表示，这是该年度活动期间首次发生此类事故，此前网上流传的视频显示受害者倒在路上，引发了公众的关注。

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