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Accidents and personal safety in Hong Kong

Accidents and personal safety in Hong Kong
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The accident occurred at the construction site for the public housing project Tai Wo Hau Road phases 1 and 2 near Pik Kwai House at Kwai Chung Estate. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Operator killed as tower crane collapses at Hong Kong construction site

Contractor involved, Woon Lee Construction, was fined by authorities over two fatal incidents in 2009 and 2011.

Hong Kong transport

Injured buffalo euthanised after causing rush-hour jam on Hong Kong highway

Crime in Hong Kong

Woman wanted over possible illegal fuel truck that went up in flames

Road safety in Hong Kong

Elderly driver arrested after car mounts pavement in Hong Kong, injuring 9

Surveillance footage shows man, 75, attempting U-turn before accident on Lam Hing Street in Kowloon Bay.

Nine people have been taken to hospital after a car mounted the pavement on Lam Hing Street in Kowloon Bay. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Search under way for 68‑year‑old man missing since Friday in Hong Kong

Lau Kin‑pong left his Tai Po home after arguing with family member and was last seen on Shan Tong Road.

Hong Kong

Couple arrested after toddler falls to his death from Hong Kong flat

Initial investigations showed family’s living room windows were neither locked nor fitted with grilles, source says.

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Crime in Hong Kong

2 monks brawl during temple ceremony in Hong Kong, leaving 1 injured

Police say one monk has been arrested after fight at repentance service at Chuk Lam Sim Yuen.

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Chuk Lam Sim Yuen in Tsuen Wan. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Wang Fuk Court residents in resettlement limbo slam ‘unhelpful’ engagement staff

Hongkongers displaced by Tai Po fire say they are frustrated with outreach officers’ failure to answer questions and explain rehousing options.

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Hong Kong

Elderly man dies after being hit by taxi in Kwun Tong

Hong Kong police say accident took place shortly before 10pm on Friday as 75-year-old was crossing Hip Wo Street.

Hong Kong

21 hurt in 4-vehicle crash on Hong Kong’s Yuen Long Highway

Some sections of Tuen Mun-bound lanes closed following the accident involving two buses, a truck and a car.

The accident occurred near Pok Oi Hospital in Yuen Long. Photo: Facebook/ar.po1
Hong Kong transport

Man injured after lithium battery catches fire on Hong Kong bus

Police received report at 7.21pm of fire on bus travelling along Citybus route E21.

Firefighters arrive at the scene of the blaze. Photo: Handout
Road safety in Hong Kong

Man held after Hong Kong bridge crash injures 11, disrupts airport-bound traffic

Man arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified and using vehicle without third-party insurance.

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Wild boar

Wild boar bites hiker, tumbles to its death down flight of stairs in village

Animal chased the woman, 57, at a public toilet in Tseung Kwan O and bit her leg.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong domestic helper jailed for 27 months over fatal runaway car accident

Reshielle Lagurin Magsino was convicted of causing death by dangerous driving after her unsecured car rolled down slope, killing woman.

The unsecured car rolled down a slope on Peel Street and crossed Staunton Street, killing one person and injuring seven others. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

Hong Kong truck driver arrested after crash kills cabby and passenger

Vehicles were travelling near the Fanling golf course when they collided, with taxi driver and passenger pronounced dead at hospital.

The scene of the accident on Fan Kam Road near the Fanling golf course. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

6 injured in blast aboard Marine Department vessel in Hong Kong

Preliminary investigation suggests operation of anchor windlass ignited gas leaking from batteries stored in forehold compartment.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hi-tech aids proposed to help elderly climb stairs to fire-ravaged Tai Po flats

Wang Fuk Court residents will soon be allowed to check their flats and collect personal items but lifts remain inoperative.

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Hong Kong

Wild boar put down after 5 hurt as animal roamed MTR station, housing estate

One elderly woman reportedly bitten by animal, three others knocked down and worker injured.

A file photo of a wild boar in Aberdeen Country Park. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities probe death of scaffolding worker who fell from factory

Worker, 57, who was setting up scaffolding at Maxim’s Food Production Centre in Tai Po, rushed to hospital but later certified dead.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Fixed penalty can spark reduction in smoking on Hong Kong construction sites

Imposing a predetermined fine for smoking on construction sites should improve safety and ensure greater compliance.

Kwong Wah Hospital (Hong Kong)

Hongkonger, 63, falls to his death from high-rise while trying to save cat

Man lost footing and fell from flat while attempting to retrieve his cat from ledge outside, according to initial investigation.

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A man has died after falling from a high-rise while trying to rescue his pet cat. Photo: Google
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong bus driver alleged to have deliberately crashed on bridge granted bail

Lee Kai-po, 63, has been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

Seventeen coach passengers sustained minor injuries in the crash. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Man, 92, dies after apparently choking on glutinous rice balls in Hong Kong

Police say they received call on Wednesday morning that elderly victim collapsed while eating.

Hong Kong society

Hundreds evacuated after cooking mishap sparks false fire alarm in Hong Kong

Firefighters find cooking pot that had boiled dry in flat where white smoke originated.

Hong Kong society

Large section of ceiling plunges into Hong Kong estate’s indoor pool

Indoor swimming pool at Lake Silver estate in Ma On Shan ‘closed for a detailed inspection’.

The clubhouse contractor had said “material” fell from the ceiling of the pool. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong coach driver charged over Shenzhen Bay Bridge crash

Man, 63, charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

A Hong Kong-bound coach hit railings on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Power restored after 4-hour outage plunges 760 Hong Kong flats into darkness

CLP says suspected equipment fault disrupted supply at Ha Kwai House in Kwai Chung Estate on Sunday evening, ahead of Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong cyclist dies after crashing into kerb on notorious Bride’s Pool Road

Rider, 49, sustained head injury and lost consciousness after hitting kerb on Bride’s Pool Road near Wang Chung Stream.

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