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Accidents and personal safety in Hong Kong

A construction site in Kai Tak. Hong Kong wants contractors to bear more responsibility for safety at work sites. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong could appeal against lenient penalties in industrial accident cases

Ho Kai-ming, undersecretary for labour and welfare, says government ‘saddened’ by four recent fatal incidents that occurred within a week.

Wild boar runs into motorcycle in Hong Kong, injuring rider and passenger

Fourth work death in week spurs Hong Kong labour groups to call for change

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Cleaner dies after being found in waters off Hong Kong’s Stonecutters Island

Colleague finds him missing from work at cargo area and alerts authorities at 8.45am, but cleaner later pronounced dead.

The Stonecutters Island public cargo working area in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Handout

3 injured when Hong Kong shuttle bus slams into lamp post near Redhill Peninsula

Shuttle bus crashed on Pak Pat Shan Road in Tai Tam.

Hong Kong police arrest 4 men on suspicion of murder over ‘eye contact’

Preliminary investigations suggest suspects did not know victim and triad activities not involved, police say.

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Hong Kong worker killed by falling cage lift at residential project site

Preliminary investigations show machine malfunction caused cage to fall and hit man at Pavilia Farm III development.

Pavilia Farm in Tai Wai. Photo: Google Maps

Explainer | Walk this way? Why Hong Kong’s MTR Corp is targeting escalator etiquette

Some residents are putting their foot down over call to do away with transport tradition and stand still on both sides of escalators.

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No passing on the left? MTR Corp tries to change how Hongkongers use escalators

Commuters traditionally stand on the right, while allowing others to walk on the left, but the rail giant says that is dangerous.

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Worker falls to his death at terminal under construction at Hong Kong’s airport

Male worker reportedly loses footing on sixth floor of T2 Concourse and falls to fourth floor.

Paramedics rushed the victim to North Lantau Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Photo: Winson Wong

Hong Kong driver arrested after vehicle hits 19-year-old woman, who later dies

Police have arrested man on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death after woman struck while crossing road in Yuen Long.

The woman was crossing On Lok Road in Yuen Long. Photo: Google Maps

Scaffolding worker falls to his death from Hong Kong industrial building

Man, 44, found unconscious on concrete canopy at Tung Nam Factory Building in To Kwa Wan on Tuesday afternoon.

Hong Kong man, 82, falls to death while cleaning air-conditioner rack at window

Man had told his wife he would clean rack before she left home to buy groceries, source says.

At least 11 cyclists hurt at Hong Kong festival, as organisers admit oversights

One rider crashes into marquee, leading to two cyclists behind being stretchered off with injuries, while another separately skids over banner.

At least 11 cyclists have been injured in accidents at a Hong Kong cycling festival on Sunday, with two sent to hospital. Photo: i-Cable TV News

Hong Kong driver arrested over death of motorcyclist, 67, in traffic collision

Private car struck 67-year-old man travelling southbound along Wang Chiu Road in Ngau Tau Kok at around 11.20am.

A 67-year-old Hong Kong motorcyclist has died after a collision with a car. Photo: iCable

Hong Kong prison officer attacked by 3 men with knives after leaving work

Pik Uk Prison officer, 50, suffered multiple knife wounds, source says.

Hong Kong public hospital gave patient 10 times prescribed sedative dose

Tuen Mun Hospital says patient monitored after injection and showed no abnormal reaction.

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Hong Kong authorities to inspect pier struck by boat after accident leaves 34 hurt

Marine Department’s investigation will also cover ferry captain’s steering, with authorities saying boat listed in good condition in March.

About 40 passengers sustained light injuries when a ferry bumped into a pier in Hong Kong’s financial district on Friday morning. Photo: Jelly Tse

Efforts under way to bring back body of Hong Kong woman who died in Vietnam

Immigration authorities and Chinese embassy working with family of woman who dies in parasailing accident on island of Phu Quoc.

Hong Kong company fined HK$44,000 for safety lapses that led to worker’s death

Aggressive Construction Engineering, main contractor of Yau Tong residential project, and two other firms fined total of HK$130,000.

Driver of 7-seater vehicle arrested after 2 pedestrians struck in Hong Kong

Women were waiting on pavement in North Point when struck by vehicle travelling down Cheung Hong Street.

The scene of the accident in North Point on Wednesday. Photo: SCMP

Hong Kong police escort suspect back to scene of alleged murder of helper

Sources say force still treating case as murder despite claims woman jumped to her death after suspect wanted to break off affair.

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A 34-year-old British national is in custody. Photo: Edmond So

6 hit by food poisoning after eating at Hong Kong Italian restaurant Pirata

Victims developed symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting and fever, with two hospitalised, health authorities say.

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Hong Kong motorcyclist dies after crashing into kerb on Bride’s Pool Road

Woman, 47, rammed into kerb on Bride’s Pool Road, notorious black spot for traffic accidents, at 11.30pm on Sunday.

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Hong Kong cyclists split over need for law mandating helmets

Authorities earlier revealed they are drafting legislative amendments to require helmets and will introduce them to Legco in near future.

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Some veteran cyclists have warned authorities against taking a one-size-fits-all approach by mandating helmets. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hongkongers call for checks after glass wall panel at mall falls, injures 4

Panel measuring two by three metres falls from fifth floor of Citywalk in Tsuen Wan onto pavement, sending broken glass flying.

Shattered glass is spread across the pavement outside Citywalk in Tsuen Wan. Photo: Facebook/Jacko Tang

Body of sailor found 10 metres underwater in Hong Kong after 2-day search

Sailor, 24, fell into sea at around 12.30pm on Monday after helping to secure docked ship at fill bank in Tuen Mun.

3 Hongkongers hurt after BMW slams into vehicles, mounts pavement on busy street

Police say crash took place on Tai Yau Street near junction with Sam Chuk Street in San Po Kong at around 8.51am.

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9 September, 2024
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