Thick Smoke Near DUKE Highway Sparks Concern, Police Reveal Burning Street Light Was the Cause

Thick smoke near the Duta-Ulu Kelang (DUKE) Highway recently caught the attention of motorists after footage of the incident went viral on social media.

According to Harian Metro, the incident occurred near the DUKE Highway, after the Sentul Toll Plaza heading towards Kuala Lumpur city centre.

Viral video shows thick smoke near highway

The incident first came to light when a video shared on Threads showed thick grey smoke covering an area near the highway.

The footage showed several vehicles passing through the smoky area, including motorcyclists. The Threads user initially claimed that the smoke appeared to be coming from a drainage area near the highway, although the cause was unknown at the time.

The footage subsequently circulated on social media, raising questions about the source of the smoke.

Police confirm burning street light caused smoke

Following the circulation of the video, Sentul District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Anuar Bakri Abdul Salam confirmed that the smoke was caused by a burning street light, as reported by Harian Metro.

The incident occurred along slip road 0.5, heading from Greenwood towards the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) exit.

Police had earlier received a report from a man who noticed thick smoke coming from near a highway drain while travelling to work.

According to Anuar Bakri, checks by police and DUKE Highway management confirmed that the smoke came from a burning street light. The fire was extinguished, with no injuries or fatalities reported.

The DUKE Highway management team is responsible for further action concerning the affected infrastructure.

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