Ipoh town folks shocked by loud explosion

Folks in the Ipoh town area were shocked by a loud explosion believed to be from a firecracker in Jalan Datuk Onn Jaafar, Sunday afternoon.

The explosion caused panic among passers-by who ran for safety, thinking it was a bomb.

However, the police later confirmed that the explosion was due to a firecracker being placed in a flower vase.

Police examining the pieces of shattered vase after the explosion at Jalan Dato Onn Jaafar. - Astro AWANI pic

Ipoh deputy police chief Supt Anuar Othman said they received a call at 11.30am and as soon as they arrived at the scene, they found parts of the vase shattered all over the place.

Personnel from the Forensic Department and the police bomb disposal unit were also rushed to the scene after receiving the call.

The police are still tracking the suspect who lit the large scale firecracker and fled after it exploded.