MTR Corporation

MTR train carrying passengers derails in Hong Kong

At least eight passengers were injured when an MTR train derailed in Hong Kong on September 17, 2019, leading to a service suspension on the East Rail Line.

The derailment involving three carriages happened between Mong Kok East and Hung Hom stations in Kowloon during the morning commute at around 8.45am.

No official statement from the MTR was immediately available, but several passengers were injured and others had to climb out of the disabled car and onto the tracks before they could walk to safety.

September 17, 2019