JPJ to set up mobile counters to assist affected residents of Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion

The road transport department (JPJ) will set up mobile counters at the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion site for two days, starting from today, April 3, in order to assist affected residents with related services such as document printing, The Star reports.

Transport minister Anthony Loke said that the JPJ mobile team would help victims of the fire print essential documents such as driving licences and road tax. “We will also arrange for representatives from the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) to be on-site to provide consultations for the victims,” he said.

Earlier, PIAM issued a statement saying that insurance providers will work to expedite claims for vehicles and property covered by insurance, and has advised those affected by the fire to contact their insurers as soon as possible.

Key areas of cover provided by insurers for fire-related incidents include comprehensive motor or third-party fire and theft, which covers fire-related damage to vehicles, as well as policies for homeowners and commercial businesses, PIAM said.

Initial reports as of April 2 indicated that more than 305 individuals sustained injuries as a result of the blast and corresponding fire, with damage affecting 331 private vehicles, 88 buildings and 237 homes.

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