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Uber
Uber investigating after woman says driver went off route and locked doors
Passenger says she took Uber with two female friends from Central in early morning and driver left them fearing for their safety.
1 Jun 2026 - 9:38PM
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Hong Kong
Helper injured, 2 cats die in Hong Kong fire linked to pet water dispenser
1 Jun 2026 - 7:18PM
Hong Kong
Cyclist, 60, dies after being hit by double-decker bus in Hong Kong
1 Jun 2026 - 11:37PM
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Hong Kong
1 dead, 2 in critical condition after fire at luxury Hong Kong flat
Police investigate suspicious fire that killed 30-year-old woman after drug paraphernalia found in master bedroom.
31 May 2026 - 5:06PM
Hong Kong
Missing hiker, 51, found dead after 2-day search on Lantau Island
Man, surnamed Chan, told his family on Wednesday he planned to hike on section 8 of the Lantau Trail.
29 May 2026 - 9:06PM
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Woman suffers multiple burns in Hong Kong flat explosion caused by gas leak
Fire Services Department says explosion involved gas leak in kitchen of flat at Lam Tin Estate.
29 May 2026 - 10:43PM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Hong Kong approves smart IoT fire alarms for 3,600 old buildings after pilot scheme
Detectors installed in flats and public areas of building send warning to fire department within 60 seconds of detecting carbon monoxide or smoke.
28 May 2026 - 9:20PM
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Hong Kong
Search launched after Lantau hiker goes missing amid Hong Kong heatwave
Man, 51, failed to return home after setting out on a hike on Lantau Island on Wednesday, when temperatures shot up to 33.7 degrees.
29 May 2026 - 12:09AM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong drainage project suspended after worker struck by chain hoist dies
Director of drainage services asked contractor to provide appropriate assistance to victim’s family after expressing his deepest condolences.
28 May 2026 - 3:09PM
Hong Kong
Construction worker struck by falling chain hoist in critical condition
Worker, 68, was on Hong Kong government site undergoing drainage replacement works when accident occurred.
27 May 2026 - 11:31PM
Hong Kong hiking
3 elderly Hong Kong hikers found after 12-hour search
Fire department called off operation at 11.05am after trio, all in their 70s, were located.
26 May 2026 - 3:40PM
Hong Kong housing
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Hong Kong must not slip into complacency on fire safety
The city is right to extend its safety inspection regimes for old buildings, even as it moves to enforce stricter standards for cramped subdivided flats.
26 May 2026 - 6:45AM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Wang Fuk Court family’s marathon efforts to retrieve belongings one last time
Residents Joe and Annie race against time to pack anything valuable they can find during second and final visit.
26 May 2026 - 3:29PM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
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‘Farewell, Wang Fuk Court’
Wang Kin House residents complete their final visit to their former home after deadly Tai Po fire.
25 May 2026 - 8:09PM
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Road safety in Hong Kong
KMB driver arrested after 22 hurt in bus crash with highway maintenance vehicle
KMB route 960 bus hits vehicle on Hong Kong’s Tsing Kwai Highway, leaving driver trapped in his cabin.
25 May 2026 - 10:59PM
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Hong Kong
Screams as 10 hurt in ‘drop tower’ turbulence on Cathay flight from Brisbane
Passenger describes experience as similar to ‘free-falling from a drop tower’, with severe altitude drop just before meals served.
23 May 2026 - 10:12PM
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Hong Kong fires and safety
1 dead, 4 injured as Hong Kong subdivided flat fire forces 300 to be evacuated
Man, aged 69, killed and four taken to hospital after fire broke out at flat inside Man Yuen Building in Jordan late on Thursday.
22 May 2026 - 7:02PM
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Hong Kong society
Operation targeting fire safety in old Hong Kong buildings extended for 2 years
Initial two-month scheme resulted in 75 prosecutions, with fire service aiming to check another 5,000 buildings following Tai Po blaze.
21 May 2026 - 11:53PM
Hong Kong
Man falls to death from flat amid dispute with wife, son over education expenses
Wife, 52, and 21-year-old son arrested, with preliminary investigations suggesting death was accidental.
21 May 2026 - 10:37PM
Hong Kong
Man injured in Hong Kong 10-vehicle crash during rush hour
Police received first report of collision near Sham Tseng Fire Station on Yuen Long-bound fast lane at 7.47am.
21 May 2026 - 4:41PM
Hong Kong
Air-con repairman dies after falling from 11th floor of Kowloon City building
Man, 38, was not wearing safety belt and building had no scaffolding.
19 May 2026 - 6:04PM
Hong Kong
Taxi driver, 65, arrested after crash kills pedestrian in Hong Kong
Accident marks city’s second fatal crash involving elderly cabby in less than one week.
19 May 2026 - 12:40AM
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Hong Kong police
Hong Kong man, 38, killed after motorcycle crashes into fallen tree branch
Rider was travelling along Yuen Shin Road in the direction of Sha Tin when incident happened, police say.
17 May 2026 - 6:00PM
New Zealand
New Zealand car crash: how Hongkongers can stay safe when driving abroad
Experts say motorists must be careful when adapting to driving on opposite side of vehicle with unfamiliar road conditions.
16 May 2026 - 11:15PM
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Hong Kong police
Hong Kong police officer fires service pistol by mistake at Kai Tak headquarters
No injuries reported in incident that occurred when officer was loading her semi-automatic pistol at around 7.10am.
16 May 2026 - 5:26PM
Hong Kong
2 Hong Kong tourists killed, 2 injured in New Zealand car crash
Chinese consulate activates emergency response, pledging full support to the victims and their families.
16 May 2026 - 9:56PM
Hong Kong transport
Elderly man dies after falling on board bus in Hong Kong
Driver was alerted by passenger that man appeared unwell and had fainted, according to KMB spokesman.
16 May 2026 - 5:23PM
Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong inquest finds rare gastroscopy complication caused man’s death
Coroner rules death caused by brain swelling after procedure at Queen Mary Hospital in 2024, with rapid deterioration limiting treatment options.
16 May 2026 - 12:02AM
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