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Accidents and personal safety in Hong Kong

Accidents and personal safety in Hong Kong
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A police officer examines the site of a deadly tower crane collapse near Pik Kwai House in Kwai Chung on March 19. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Editorial | Hong Kong’s development push must not come at the cost of human life

All stakeholders must seriously step up vigilance and compliance if Hong Kong is to improve its workplace safety record.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Residents of Tai Po blaze building misled over renovation project, inquiry told

Hong Kong society

Deadly tower crane collapse prompts calls for review of safety guidelines

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Day 2 of Tai Po fire hearing sheds light on potential corruption – as it happened

Lead barrister for independent committee discusses potential corruption during tendering process, among other issues.

The fire at Wang Fuk Court last November killed 168 people. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Deadly Tai Po fire revealed ‘unacceptable systemic failings’, inquiry hears

Six ‘human factors’ led to almost complete failure of fire safety measures at Wang Fuk Court, independent committee told at first session.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Firefighter killed in Tai Po blaze may have entered wrong building, inquiry told

Ho Wai-ho, 37, was among the first firefighters to arrive at the scene of the inferno.

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Hong Kong

Operator killed as tower crane collapses at Hong Kong construction site

Main contractor involved, Woon Lee Construction, was fined by authorities over two fatal incidents in 2009 and 2011.

Resce workers at the construction site in Kwai Chung. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Injured buffalo euthanised after causing rush-hour jam on Hong Kong highway

Part of Tsing Long Highway in Yuen Long was temporarily closed after car hit animal that had wandered into fast lane.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Woman wanted over possible illegal fuel truck that went up in flames

Truck reduced to a charred wreck at a car park on Container Port Road South in Kwai Chung.

Road safety in Hong Kong

Elderly driver arrested after car mounts pavement in Hong Kong, injuring 9

Surveillance footage shows man, 75, attempting U-turn before accident on Lam Hing Street in Kowloon Bay.

Nine people have been taken to hospital after a car mounted the pavement on Lam Hing Street in Kowloon Bay. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Search under way for 68‑year‑old man missing since Friday in Hong Kong

Lau Kin‑pong left his Tai Po home after arguing with family member and was last seen on Shan Tong Road.

A photo released by authorities shows Lau Kin‑pong talking on his phone while walking along a pavement before he went missing. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Couple arrested after toddler falls to his death from Hong Kong flat

Initial investigations showed family’s living room windows were neither locked nor fitted with grilles, source says.

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Crime in Hong Kong

2 monks brawl during temple ceremony in Hong Kong, leaving 1 injured

Police say one monk has been arrested after fight at repentance service at Chuk Lam Sim Yuen.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Wang Fuk Court residents in resettlement limbo slam ‘unhelpful’ engagement staff

Hongkongers displaced by Tai Po fire say they are frustrated with outreach officers’ failure to answer questions and explain rehousing options.

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The fire that broke out at Wang Fuk Court last November raged for nearly two days, killing 168 people and displacing about 5,000 residents. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Elderly man dies after being hit by taxi in Kwun Tong

Hong Kong police say accident took place shortly before 10pm on Friday as 75-year-old was crossing Hip Wo Street.

The elderly victim was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei for emergency treatment but succumbed to his injuries hours later. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

21 hurt in 4-vehicle crash on Hong Kong’s Yuen Long Highway

Some sections of Tuen Mun-bound lanes closed following the accident involving two buses, a truck and a car.

Hong Kong transport

Man injured after lithium battery catches fire on Hong Kong bus

Police received report at 7.21pm of fire on bus travelling along Citybus route E21.

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Road safety in Hong Kong

Man held after Hong Kong bridge crash injures 11, disrupts airport-bound traffic

Man arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified and using vehicle without third-party insurance.

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Traffic congestion on the Tsing Ma Bridge after the accident. Photo: Sam Tsang
Wild boar

Wild boar bites hiker, tumbles to its death down flight of stairs in village

Animal chased the woman, 57, at a public toilet in Tseung Kwan O and bit her leg.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong domestic helper jailed for 27 months over fatal runaway car accident

Reshielle Lagurin Magsino was convicted of causing death by dangerous driving after her unsecured car rolled down slope, killing woman.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong truck driver arrested after crash kills cabby and passenger

Vehicles were travelling near the Fanling golf course when they collided, with taxi driver and passenger pronounced dead at hospital.

The scene of the accident on Fan Kam Road near the Fanling golf course. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

6 injured in blast aboard Marine Department vessel in Hong Kong

Preliminary investigation suggests operation of anchor windlass ignited gas leaking from batteries stored in forehold compartment.

The vessel was moored at Stonecutters Island. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hi-tech aids proposed to help elderly climb stairs to fire-ravaged Tai Po flats

Wang Fuk Court residents will soon be allowed to check their flats and collect personal items but lifts remain inoperative.

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Hong Kong

Wild boar put down after 5 hurt as animal roamed MTR station, housing estate

One elderly woman reportedly bitten by animal, three others knocked down and worker injured.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities probe death of scaffolding worker who fell from factory

Worker, 57, who was setting up scaffolding at Maxim’s Food Production Centre in Tai Po, rushed to hospital but later certified dead.

A construction worker has died after falling while erecting scaffolding at Maxim’s Food Factory in Tai Po. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Fixed penalty can spark reduction in smoking on Hong Kong construction sites

Imposing a predetermined fine for smoking on construction sites should improve safety and ensure greater compliance.

Workers at a construction site beside a public housing estate in Sau Mau Ping on February 12. Photo: Sam Tsang
Kwong Wah Hospital (Hong Kong)

Hongkonger, 63, falls to his death from high-rise while trying to save cat

Man lost footing and fell from flat while attempting to retrieve his cat from ledge outside, according to initial investigation.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong bus driver alleged to have deliberately crashed on bridge granted bail

Lee Kai-po, 63, has been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

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