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Accidents and personal safety in Hong Kong

Accidents and personal safety in Hong Kong
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A double-decker KMB bus mounted a central divider on a road in Kowloon during the morning rush hour on Thursday. Photo: Handout
Road safety in Hong Kong

Passengers escape injury as double-decker bus mounts divider on Hong Kong road

Accident occurred at about 8am on New Clear Water Bay Road, near Lee On Road, and involved a KMB bus travelling in the uphill direction.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong filmmaker Peter Chan escapes injury after crashing luxury SUV

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Fire Services Department ( Hong Kong)

Blaze on Hong Kong barge in Yau Ma Tei typhoon shelter triggers smoke alert

Road safety in Hong Kong

Dump truck catches fire on busy Hong Kong road, causing jam as driver escapes

Incident on Tuen Mun Road near Hung Kiu causes traffic jam stretching about 5km and diversions of some bus routes on Tuesday morning.

The truck on fire on Tuen Mun Road, with the driver calling emergency services from the side of the thoroughfare. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong police launch investigation after truck driver killed in crash

Driver, 42, rammed light goods vehicle into road barrier along Tsing Kwai Highway towards Tsim Sha Tsui.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong ‘HKSOS’ app to add live location sharing, boost emergency contacts

272 people have been rescued with help of app since its launch last year, and new upgraded features will be available in December.

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Hong Kong

Missing Hong Kong man, 77, found dead by waterfall after solo hike

Search involving multiple rescue teams ended after a man was found dead in Tuen Mun two days after being reported missing.

The 77-year-old was located at around 1.40am on Saturday, lying by a waterfall near Tsz Tin Tsuen in Tuen Mun. Photo: Nannan Lau
Hong Kong

Hong Kong man dies after being pulled from sea off Star Ferry pier

Man, pulled unconsciousness from the water, later pronounced dead at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong worker killed during demolition work, third industrial death in 4 days

Construction worker in her forties crushed to death as perimeter wall collapses during demolition work at village house in Yuen Long.

Hong Kong transport

Opinion | Hong Kong’s road safety laws must be enforced with clarity and care

Safety is non-negotiable, but for long-term adherence to the city’s new rules, people must feel supported rather than policed.

As of this month, drivers of private cars must ensure children under eight years old or shorter than 1.35 metres are secured in appropriate child restraints. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong

Hongkonger, 82, found after going missing for over a day at Kowloon Peak

Rescuers locate Wong Pak-cheung after 10pm on Tuesday at Kowloon Peak, with scratches on his limbs.

An elderly Hongkonger reported missing at Kowloon Peak has been found after losing contact with his family for more than a day. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong

‘Half-conscious’ Hong Kong driver sent to hospital after crashing car into truck

Man, 33, allegedly lost control of his Mercedes-Benz AMG sports car and hit parked truck in Kwai Chung.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | In policy and practice, Hong Kong must foster a robust work safety culture

Yet another fatal accident has sparked the usual pledge to investigate, but more effort should go into creating a culture of safety.

Airport Authority Hong Kong

Video | Airline removes couple after preflight brawl

Flight UO559 was delayed for 90 minutes after a woman accused her boyfriend of visiting prostitutes and physical abuse.

Airline removes couple after preflight brawl
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Hong Kong

Man collapses and dies while clearing drainage channel in Hong Kong

Man was found by his sister beside one-metre-deep drain in Mong Kok alley.

A man has been found dead next to a drainage channel in Mong Kok. Photo: Cable TV news
Hong Kong

Man, 50, behind wheel of BMW that killed Hong Kong rehab bus driver arrested

Bus driver was operating lifting platform at the back of his vehicle when he was struck by a blue BMW in Sha Tin on Tuesday morning.

Hong Kong

Hill fire rages for hours in Hong Kong’s Pat Sin Leng mountain range

Hill fire near Green Cove luxury residential estate burns for at least three hours.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong Medical Council to review termination of paediatric blunder inquiry

November 22 review comes in light of related case report that had not been presented to inquiry panel during last hearing.

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Peng Hongying and her husband Li Zhijian. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Medical Council must handle all complaints fairly and promptly

The watchdog’s decision to throw out a case against a paediatrician following an 8-year delay is unfair to all parties involved.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong suspends contractor after worker falls from scaffolding and dies

Worker, 47, reportedly plunged from bamboo scaffolding nine storeys high at construction site in Sau Mau Ping.

Hong Kong transport

12 hurt, driver arrested after Hong Kong minibus collides with Light Rail train

Minibus driver, 64, arrested after collision derails train in Tuen Mun in early hours.

The Lok Ma Chau-bound minibus rammed into a Light Rail train early on Sunday. Photo: Cable TV News
Hong Kong

3 injured in collision between Hong Kong police motorcycle and Mercedes-Benz

Force spokesman says police officer was sent to Princess Margaret Hospital for hand and hip injuries.

A Hong Kong police motorcycle has collided with a Mercedes-Benz limousine on a highway leading to Tai Lam Tunnel, injuring an officer and two others. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Hong Kong suspends firm from using chainsaws after fatal workplace incident

Authorities investigating case of worker, 63, suspected to have died after injuring his leg with chainsaw near monastery.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest driver after pedestrian hit and injured

Force says suspect, 52, was driving light goods vehicle when he allegedly struck man crossing the street.

Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Hong Kong’s tighter seat belt rules are welcome but more can be done

Greater public awareness is required as the city makes long-overdue amendments to road safety rules.

Police launch an undercover traffic law-enforcement operation in Kowloon East on October 24, issuing tickets to 31 passengers found not wearing seatbelts. Photo: Handout
Road safety in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to adjust seat belt rules for children under age 8 from Saturday

Requirement for seat belt adjusters and child safety seats in private vehicles also applies to those shorter than 1.35 metres.

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Serious violations of the new rules could result in a maximum fine of HK$2,000. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong fires and safety

Fire breaks out at construction site in Hong Kong’s Kai Tak

Fire occurred at site of under-construction rehousing project Casa Delight, which also encompasses KEyPoint shopping centre.

Aviation accidents

Hong Kong leader orders swift probe into fatal plane crash, vows accountability

John Lee also extends his deepest condolences and profound sympathy to victims’ families.

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