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Accidents and personal safety in Hong Kong

Accidents and personal safety in Hong Kong
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According to CLP Power, a 132,000-volt power grid connecting Ma On Shan to Sha Tin experienced a “brief voltage dip” at about 6.29pm.Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s CLP Power investigates after voltage dip traps dozens in lifts

More than 50 reports of people trapped in lifts received by Fire Services Department between 6.30pm and 8pm.

Hong Kong fires and safety

Barge catches fire at Yau Ma Tei cargo area, second case in less than a week

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong hiker rescued after falling from cliff, clinging to tree

Hong Kong transport

Letters | Just how risky is riding a bus in Hong Kong? Let’s do the maths

Readers discuss the odds of bus accidents, practical implementation of seat belt regulations, and the importance of user acceptance testing.

A student tugs at a seat belt on a double-decker bus in Tuen Mun on January 26. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong fire inquiry finds key clues of systemic failures: barrister

At the first meeting, residents of Wang Fuk Court call on committee to identify and hold those responsible to account.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Senior civil servants to face scrutiny in Hong Kong blaze inquiry

Senior civil servants and department heads among witnesses to be cross-examined by an independent committee as victims demand accountability.

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Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Keep Hong Kong safe, but limit impact on drivers’ livelihoods

Stricter health checks must be implemented in a way that enhances road safety while also respecting elderly drivers’ contributions.

A taxi driver in Mong Kok on January 28. The government plans to tighten medical check-up requirements for commercial vehicle drivers, requiring annual examinations starting at age 65. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Police arrest 4 in Hong Kong over ‘crash-for-cash’ scams

Married couple and two doctors detained on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Wang Fuk Court survivors hit out at ‘bureaucratic’ process for URA subsidies

Hop On Management outlines rigid schedule for cheque collection for URA building maintenance subsidies, which must be completed by owner or authorised person.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to consider HK$3,000 fixed penalty for smoking on construction sites

Government earlier proposed maximum fine of HK$150,000.

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A union survey found that more than half of respondents supported a smoking ban on sites. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Small Hong Kong firms struggling with scaffold net safety costs: contractor

‘Bigger contractors can usually handle the testing process … But for small and medium-sized firms with only one or two projects, it’s much harder,’ representative says.

Hong Kong’s construction watchdog should help small firms procure approved scaffolding nets at a lower cost, a leading contractor has said. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s seat belt policy U-turn shows little learned from waste levy mess

Once again, despite good intentions, policymakers have failed to consider every eventuality and prepare adequately.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong road accident scam reports double to over 70 in a week: Chris Tang

Some incidents involved minor bumps or even no collision, with the largest claim exceeding HK$800,000, police say.

Hong Kong society

On This Day | 2006 Egypt bus tragedy leaves 14 Hong Kong tourists dead – SCMP archive

On this day 20 years ago, a holiday bus ran off a highway in Egypt and rolled over, killing 14 Hong Kong tourists and hurting 30 others.

Emergency responders look for survivors inside a toppled bus carrying Hong Kong tourists on January 31, 2006. File photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Video | Hong Kong to suspend seat belts on buses rule after less than a week

Wording of law only applies to new buses registered from January 25 this year.

Hong Kong’s transport chief has said the government will suspend a mandatory seat belt requirement for bus passengers and revise the legislation, after the law was found to be only applicable to new buses registered from January 25, 2026.
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Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Required seat belts on Hong Kong’s bus fleets are long overdue

As the city finally mandates seat belts on all buses, the government is right to focus on boosting public awareness and cooperation.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong drivers warned to look out for sham compensation claims

Some motorists hit with sudden massive civil claims well after police close minor traffic cases.

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Hong Kong police

Boy, 11, takes the wheel after dad faints while driving car in Hong Kong

Boy forced to intervene when father lost consciouness while travelling westbound along Sai Wan’s Shing Sai Road.

The car finally came to a halt along Rock Hill Street. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong lawmakers urge review of seat belt policy on buses amid complaints

Legislator Ben Chan says some operators could consider switching to lap belts to make it easier for passengers to alight.

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Road safety in Hong Kong

Hong Kong driver, 70, arrested after fatally striking cyclist in Tai Po

Victim dies in hospital after being struck by car on Ting Kok Road near Tai Po Industrial Estate.

Hong Kong

Man dies after collapsing while hiking on Hong Kong Island

Man passed out on Hong Kong Trail, near Parker Avenue on Siu Ma Shan.

The man had been hiking on Siu Ma Shan. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong

Hong Kong woman dies after taxi overturns in crash

Woman left trapped after taxi flipped over in collision in Pat Heung, with police later arresting the driver and passenger of the other car.

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The taxi crashed into a private car and overturned. Photo: handout
Hong Kong transport

Are Hong Kong taxi drivers following new rules limiting mobile devices?

Industry leader warns of safety risks as some drivers try to get round stricter mobile device rules.

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Hong Kong transport

Air travellers are being urged to ditch power banks. Here’s why

Hong Kong tour operator says it has asked its clients to bring charging cables instead.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Hong Kong’s slope safety monitoring must keep pace with climate change

While the risk of casualties from slope failure has not been high, the city mustn’t be complacent amid reports of repeated landslides.

Workers respond to a landslide in Shau Kei Wan, cleaning up mud and boulders on October 19, 2023. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Elderly Hong Kong woman arrested after tragedy in hotel room

Police called in after discovery at Ramada Grand hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Police were called to the Ramada Grand in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Construction worker falls, pierces buttock on rebar at Hong Kong government site

Labour authorities investigating after police receive report on Thursday morning of accident at Tung Chung site under Housing Department.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong builder linked to 5 workplace deaths wins appeal over licence renewal

High Court orders Buildings Department to review rejection of Aggressive Construction’s application to renew licence as ‘not even brief reasons were given’.

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