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Accidents and personal safety in Hong Kong

Accidents and personal safety in Hong Kong
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Accidents and personal safety in Hong Kong. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
A motorcycle delivery worker is seen on Nathan Road in Jordan on June 12, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong finally moves to extend labour rights to the gig economy

Ensuring delivery workers have the right to injury compensation will be a breakthrough as the city strives to enhance labour protections.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong eases proposed health check rules for elderly commercial drivers

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Hong Kong transport

Driver loses control of truck in Central Kowloon Bypass, causing jam

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Hong Kong courts

Former top prosecutor in Hong Kong court over injuring man while drink-driving

Franco Kuan, 45, faces criminal charges over allegations that he seriously injured Tou King-pan in case of reckless driving.

Franco Kuan leaves West Kowloon Court after an unrelated hearing on Friday. He appeared at Sha Tin Court earlier in the day to face charges of dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol. Photo: Brian Wong
Hong Kong transport

Authorities investigate suspected fuel leak from cargo plane at Hong Kong airport

Spillage discovered under Boeing 747 operated by Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airlines.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong rail operator taps star power to promote safer escalator use

In promotional video, actor Kent Cheng uses catchphrase from his role as ancient Chinese politician Dong Zhao in 2012 drama.

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Hong Kong

Minibus driver arrested for allegedly knocking down elderly pedestrian

Driver, 74, was travelling on Hing Fong Road towards Kwai Fong on Tuesday morning when his vehicle struck 90-year-old resident, police say.

The 90-year-old victim was sent to Princess Margaret Hospital in Kwai Chung. Photo: Felix Wong
South Korea

At least 5 injured in crash between bus and luggage trailer at Hong Kong airport

Five people taken to North Lantau Hospital with minor injuries after a manually operated luggage trailer collided with a bus on airport’s south apron.

Hong Kong transport

Tree branch smashes Hong Kong double-decker bus window, 1 passenger injured

‘It scared the life out of me – I was covered in shattered glass,’ a passenger says.

Road safety in Hong Kong

Biker dies after crashing head-on with 3-wheeled motorcycle in Hong Kong

Motorcyclist, 21, was heading north on Sha Tin Heights section of Tai Po Road when he lost control of bike.

The section of Tai Po Road where the crash occurred has three lanes and a speed limit of 70 km/h. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong taxi driver dies, two passengers hurt in head-on crash with bus

Taxi veered across the centre line on Hiram’s Highway and struck the front of a KMB bus, police said.

The crash occurred at about 6.47pm on Saturday near Pak Sha Terrace. Photo: Facebook/ChunHung Li
Hong Kong society

Instructor arrested after diver seriously injured by boat propeller

Diver, 27, suffers serious facial injuries in accident at Little Palm Beach in Clear Water Bay.

Crime in Hong Kong

Boy, 16, in a critical condition after fall through school classroom window

Teen believed to have been knocked from behind as he climbed through window.

Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Tighter site safety urged after Hong Kong records over 60 industrial accidents

Labour unions raise concerns following back-to-back construction site deaths involving heavy machinery.

Police inspect the scene of the fatal excavator accident on Monday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Lawmaker William Wong says sorry after arrest over CUHK drink-driving crash

CUHK associate dean arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, careless driving and failing to stop and report an accident.

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Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong attends a handover anniversary event on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
Wellness

Strength training helped a mum save her kids. Now she’s urging others to start

Jennifer Wannenmacher rescued her children from a risky sea incident. The 47-year-old shares how to build strength in middle age.

Education in Hong Kong

School activates crisis team after boy dies from heatstroke on weekend run

Hong Kong Adventist Academy confirms one of its students died from heatstroke on Saturday.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Exclusive | Housing minister talks accountability, how to prevent another Tai Po fire

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says tragedy left profound impact on all involved departments and highlighted need to strengthen oversight.

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Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says the Wang Fuk Court tragedy left a profound impact on all involved departments. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Worker killed, another injured after excavator tips over in Hong Kong

Incident at construction site on Liberty Avenue is second fatal industrial accident in past four days.

Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Editorial | Manslaughter charge over workplace death sends a strong message

Repeated promises to improve Hong Kong’s work safety culture mean nothing without strong enforcement and appropriate punishment.

Hong Kong

1 dead, 2 seriously injured as minibus mounts pavement, crashes in Hong Kong

14 other people hurt in Kowloon City crash, with driver, 48, later arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death.

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Rescuers quickly arrived at the scene. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

Boy, 11, dies after showing signs of heatstroke at Hong Kong sports ground

Police say boy had vomited and fainted before being rushed to hospital.

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Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Filipino teenager, 17, drowns after falling from Peng Chau bridge in Hong Kong

Source says teenager was standing on railings of bridge and attempting to walk before losing his balance.

Hong Kong

Woman dies after fire at Hong Kong flat, 3 others hospitalised

Fifty-year-old pronounced dead at Kwong Wah Hospital after fire at Ho Man Tin’s Valiant Court.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest minibus driver after cyclist killed in collision

Cyclist found unconscious after crash in Ta Kwu Ling on Friday and later pronounced dead in North District Hospital.

The cyclist was found unconscious after the accident. He was later pronounced dead at North District Hospital in Sheung Shui. Photo: Roy Issa
Hong Kong

Authorities investigate after worker fatally crushed by construction vehicle

Labour Department suspends contractors concerned and operation of loadshifting machines at Kowloon Bay Sports Ground after accident.

The worker was crushed under the vehicle on the running track at Kowloon Bay Sports Ground. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police bomb squad dispatched to check suspicious object in Quarry Bay

Sections of Pan Hoi Street and King’s Road cordoned off while members of police’s explosive ordnance disposal bureau investigate.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Wang Fuk Court fire result of ‘systemic failure’ in policy, experts tell hearing

PolyU professors say local building regulations focus largely on interior blazes, while deadly estate fire started outside.

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