Sixteen people, including nine children were injured when balloons filled with helium gas exploded during a National Sports Day programme organised by the Education Ministry on Saturday.<br /><br />Police said the explosion was caused by a lighter that was used to cut a rope fastener.<br /><br />Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/10/12/balloon-explosion-caused-by-lighter-used-to-remove-fastener