5 injured after Hong Kong ferry hits Mui Wo pier while docking
- Sun Ferry says technical glitch could be behind incident, pledging an investigation
- A vessel last month slammed into the pillar of a Central pier amid choppy waves
Five ferry passengers in Hong Kong suffered minor injuries after their vessel hit the edge of Mui Wo pier on Tuesday night.
According to police, officers received a report from Sun Ferry staff at 8.41pm, involving an operator on the Central route who had lost control, with the vessel slamming into the pier while docking at the island.
“Two men and three women on board suffered minor injuries and were sent to a clinic on the island for treatment,” a police spokesman said.
Hong Kong ferry slams into pier in Central, injuring 7 passengers
The ferry’s right bow was slightly damaged from the incident.
Sun Ferry told local media that a technical glitch could have occurred, and the company had reported the case to relevant authorities, pledging an investigation.
Last month, a ferry operated by Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry Limited rammed into a pillar at Central Public Pier 6 in Victoria Harbour as it attempted to moor in choppy waters. Seven people on board the service from Peng Chau were slightly injured.
