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Extradition bill protesters cause rush hour chaos in Hong Kong as they block main MTR rail line in city
- Disruption at Admiralty station causes Island line services to be delayed as protesters block doors and press emergency buttons
- Group demanding accountability from MTR Corp over violence in Yuen Long station
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Rush hour train services were disrupted and delayed in Hong Kong on Wednesday morning after anti-government protesters launched another campaign against rail operator the MTR Corporation.
The protest in Admiralty was a response to the violence in Yuen Long station on Sunday, when a mob of men in white T-shirts attacked passengers, passers-by, and those returning from an earlier extradition bill demonstration in Central.
At 8.20am, protesters prevented a Chai Wan-bound train from leaving Admiralty station by obstructing the doors. The service finally left 18 minutes late.
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The MTR Corp said services had been disrupted and warned passengers it would take longer for them to reach their destinations. It expected Island line trains between Chai Wan and Kennedy Town to be delayed by 10 to 15 minutes as the emergency button on board was also frequently pressed.
There were disputes among passengers, protesters and police, as crowds grew on platforms.
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