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Editorial | Inquest into 2012 Hong Kong ferry disaster a necessary step to bring closure

  • Relatives of those who died have faced a long, hard battle for the truth and now, finally, they will get the proper inquiry that they desire and deserve

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Family members perform rituals off Lamma Island following the horrific ferry disaster in October 2012. Relatives of the dead now will get the inquest they wanted. Photo: David Wong

The Lamma ferry disaster, in which 39 people including eight young children lost their lives, is one of the worst maritime tragedies in Hong Kong history. More than a decade has passed since the horrific collision between two passenger vessels on October 1, 2012.

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For many, memories of the tragedy have faded. But the suffering of those who lost loved ones continues.

The disaster raised many questions about maritime safety. It sparked a public inquiry and several criminal trials. But after all this time, there has still not been an inquest into the circumstances in which the victims died.

Now, at last, this will take place.

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10 years since deadly 2012 Lamma Island ferry crash, families still waiting for answers

10 years since deadly 2012 Lamma Island ferry crash, families still waiting for answers

This week, the Court of Appeal ordered such a step to be taken. An inquest is needed.

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