A tragedy unfolded at Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) early this morning after a man was found lifeless inside a locked cleaning equipment storeroom.
According to Sinar Harian, the victim was 53-year-old Mohd Radzi Ariffin, who was found inside the storeroom located at the UPSI Sport Bowl area.
The Tanjung Malim Fire and Rescue Station was notified of the incident at 1.57am and deployed nine firefighters, one Fire Rescue Tender (FRT), and one Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) unit.
Assistant Director of Operations of the Perak Fire and Rescue Department Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said initial investigations found that Mohd Radzi was trapped inside the storeroom.
However, it’s not revealed how he got stuck inside in the first place.
“The storeroom door had been opened by UPSI Auxiliary Police before firefighters arrived, and the victim was confirmed dead at the scene by health officials.
“The team then conducted a size-up at the location before implementing the SAVER concept for monitoring operations,” he said.
Mohd Radzi’s body was handed over to police for further action and the operation was wrapped up at 2.36am.
Our condolences to the victim’s family for their loss.
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