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- The 38-year-old man, an employee with Goldman Sachs, was walking along the coast of the island with a male friend and a family of six
- He fell three metres while his friend, 49, was also injured in a rescue attempt
Witnesses reported that a man and a woman had plunged onto a hard surface near the popular Wong Lung Stream, or Yellow Dragon Stream, in Lantau North Country Park at about 1.25pm.
Witnesses reported that a man and a woman had plunged onto a hard surface near the popular Wong Lung Stream, or Yellow Dragon Stream, in Lantau North Country Park at about 1.25pm.
The victim was in his 60s and declared dead at Tin Sam Village, while two neighbours sent to hospital
The victim was in his 60s and declared dead at Tin Sam Village, while two neighbours sent to hospital
The blaze occurred in a flat at Kwai Yue House in Kwai Chun Court at 6.47am, requiring about two hours to be put out.
The blaze occurred in a flat at Kwai Yue House in Kwai Chun Court at 6.47am, requiring about two hours to be put out.
She is sent to Prince of Wales Hospital with head and leg injuries. Others hurt in two similar incidents involving tree branches over recent days.
She is sent to Prince of Wales Hospital with head and leg injuries. Others hurt in two similar incidents involving tree branches over recent days.
Emergency service personnel to help police deal with anti-government unrest by dismantling barricades and other support tasks.
Emergency service personnel to help police deal with anti-government unrest by dismantling barricades and other support tasks.
The Hongkonger, 68, was enjoying a walk with his wife on a trail in Tai Tam Country Park when the animal bit his lower left leg.
The Hongkonger, 68, was enjoying a walk with his wife on a trail in Tai Tam Country Park when the animal bit his lower left leg.
Blaze occurs in a flat on a lower floor of Treasure Court Block 14 in Hung Shui Kiu.
Blaze occurs in a flat on a lower floor of Treasure Court Block 14 in Hung Shui Kiu.
Firefighters continue to battle the blaze, which has engulfed a hillside near Yeung Ka Tsuen in Yuen Long.
Firefighters continue to battle the blaze, which has engulfed a hillside near Yeung Ka Tsuen in Yuen Long.
Incoming fire services director Joseph Leung said the comparison he made was a trivial matter compared with the damage caused by ‘rioters who flouted the law’.
Incoming fire services director Joseph Leung said the comparison he made was a trivial matter compared with the damage caused by ‘rioters who flouted the law’.
Woman, 42, fatally injured after taking a short cut along a steep wall at High Island Reservoir in Sai Kung.
Woman, 42, fatally injured after taking a short cut along a steep wall at High Island Reservoir in Sai Kung.
Police say 61-year-old man fell three metres down slope in Shek Kip Mei, and he was pronounced dead at 10am on Monday
Police say 61-year-old man fell three metres down slope in Shek Kip Mei, and he was pronounced dead at 10am on Monday
The man fell 40 metres to his death at hiking accident black spot in New Territories.
The man fell 40 metres to his death at hiking accident black spot in New Territories.
The abandoned 100-foot metal-hulled vessel was found slowly circling off Sha Chau near the maritime boundary between Hong Kong and mainland China on Tuesday night.
The abandoned 100-foot metal-hulled vessel was found slowly circling off Sha Chau near the maritime boundary between Hong Kong and mainland China on Tuesday night.
Carrie Lam expresses ‘profound grief’ as senior officials visit the families in hospital overnight.
Carrie Lam expresses ‘profound grief’ as senior officials visit the families in hospital overnight.
Police arrest 58-year-old captain of Hong Kong-registered vessel as air and sea search for the missing seaman entered third consecutive day.
Police arrest 58-year-old captain of Hong Kong-registered vessel as air and sea search for the missing seaman entered third consecutive day.
Marine police and firefighters were called to the scene in Sha Lo Wan after a report at 6.18pm.
Marine police and firefighters were called to the scene in Sha Lo Wan after a report at 6.18pm.
One man was set on fire by protesters in Ma On Shan, and a teenage boy was reportedly hit by police tear gas canisters in Tin Shui Wai.
One man was set on fire by protesters in Ma On Shan, and a teenage boy was reportedly hit by police tear gas canisters in Tin Shui Wai.
Station sergeant shot 21-year-old in the abdomen at a road crossing in Sai Wan Ho at 7.20am following a confrontation at road crossing.
Station sergeant shot 21-year-old in the abdomen at a road crossing in Sai Wan Ho at 7.20am following a confrontation at road crossing.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology says it strongly condemns incident in which mainland student was assaulted last week.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology says it strongly condemns incident in which mainland student was assaulted last week.
Police and fire departments release second joint statement in a week after tensions boil over again between their staff during a demonstration in Tuen Mun.
Police and fire departments release second joint statement in a week after tensions boil over again between their staff during a demonstration in Tuen Mun.
Outnumbered police officers fire live round into the air in Yau Ma Tei, while tear gas used to disperse protesters in Tsuen Wan who had gathered to pay respects to student Chow Tsz-lok who died on Friday morning.
Outnumbered police officers fire live round into the air in Yau Ma Tei, while tear gas used to disperse protesters in Tsuen Wan who had gathered to pay respects to student Chow Tsz-lok who died on Friday morning.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital has referred the case to the Coroner’s Court while police also say they will recommend an inquest.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital has referred the case to the Coroner’s Court while police also say they will recommend an inquest.
This is the second ‘Walk to Work’ demonstration despite heavy police presence, including at Tsim Sha Tsui, Causeway Bay and Sheung Wan.
This is the second ‘Walk to Work’ demonstration despite heavy police presence, including at Tsim Sha Tsui, Causeway Bay and Sheung Wan.
Chow Tsz-lok fell from third to second floor of Sheung Tak Estate car park on Sunday night, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology urges students to ‘stay calm and exercise restraint during this difficult moment’.
Chow Tsz-lok fell from third to second floor of Sheung Tak Estate car park on Sunday night, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology urges students to ‘stay calm and exercise restraint during this difficult moment’.
Medical source says pressure formed inside skull of Chow Tsz-lok on the impact of fall has reached a life-threatening level.
Medical source says pressure formed inside skull of Chow Tsz-lok on the impact of fall has reached a life-threatening level.
Neighbour says he could not get the water pump to work when responding to screams from mother of victim who died in blaze aged 23. Task force investigating lack of water supply to the hose reel.
Neighbour says he could not get the water pump to work when responding to screams from mother of victim who died in blaze aged 23. Task force investigating lack of water supply to the hose reel.
Chow Tsz-lok, who is fighting for his life after falling from a car park, known among his friends for his love of basketball and mathematics.
Chow Tsz-lok, who is fighting for his life after falling from a car park, known among his friends for his love of basketball and mathematics.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology president Wei Shyy has asked police for internal guidelines as student remains on life support after car park fall.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology president Wei Shyy has asked police for internal guidelines as student remains on life support after car park fall.
Computer science undergraduate Chow Tsz-lok shows no response in tests on pupil reflexes and breathing without machine – both linked to brain function impairment.
Computer science undergraduate Chow Tsz-lok shows no response in tests on pupil reflexes and breathing without machine – both linked to brain function impairment.
The tragedy of a firefighter’s death during a rescue in a country park highlights how the adventurous should be mindful of decisions that have the potential to put others at unnecessary risk