KOTA KINABALU: An Indonesian national died while another is in critical condition after inhaling toxic gas from fish stored in a ship belonging to a freshwater fishing company in Sepanggar here. The other Indonesian victim, known only as Eni, 31, is in critical condition. A representative from the Sabah Fire and Rescue Task Force Centre said the two victims fainted after inhaling poisonous gas while opening an old container used to store fish. "The deceased was declared dead at the scene by medical personnel, and his body was handed over to the police for further action. The Hazmat team carried out a test to identify the type of gas involved, but could only ascertain that it was not ammonia.

Source: The Star April 27, 2019 12:11 UTC