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Accidents and personal safety in Hong Kong

Accidents and personal safety in Hong Kong
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The Urban Renewal Authority. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Help for 40 estates that hired Tai Po fire-linked consultant for projects

Urban Renewal Authority says the 40 housing estates have an urgent need to clarify completed yet unpaid work costs.

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Worker dies after falling from building under construction in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong woman, 86, falls to death while cleaning window in Discovery Bay

Hong Kong

2 drivers hurt as Audi flies across central divider in Hong Kong road crash

Driver of seven-seater braked on Tuen Mun Road and attempted to dodge incoming car, but was struck by the rear of the Audi.

An Audi SUV flew across the central divider on Tuen Mun Road and hit a vehicle travelling on the opposite carriageway Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Police arrest man after Tesla rams parked vehicle in latest drug-driving case

Hong Kong police have detained at least four drivers suspected of being under the influence of drugs in less than a week.

Hong Kong taxis

Taxi driver, 69, arrested after woman killed in Tsim Sha Tsui collision

Victim, 34, was crossing road near Park Lane Shopper’s Boulevard when she was struck by taxi.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong police to launch 2-week crackdown on distracted drivers and jaywalkers

Force says 51 people died in traffic accidents between January and May 31, up by 42 per cent from same period last year.

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A pedestrian crosses a road in front of traffic in Kwai Fong. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Hong Kong police launch search after man, 76, goes missing in Ma On Shan

Liu Yim-kwan left his home at Yan On Estate on Han Chi Street early Wednesday and failed to return.

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23 injured after minibus, double-decker and truck collide on Hong Kong highway

Crash briefly closed Kowloon-bound lanes of Fanling Highway, with sections gradually reopening by 9.30am.

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Uber investigating after woman says driver went off route and locked doors

Passenger says she took Uber with two female friends from Central in early morning and driver left them fearing for their safety.

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Uber has stressed that everyone who signs up for an account is required to follow its community guidelines and violations will lead to loss of access. Photo: Winson Wong
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Helper injured, 2 cats die in Hong Kong fire linked to pet water dispenser

Investigators suspect blaze was triggered by electrical fault – such as a short circuit or overheating – linked to pet water dispenser or its charger.

Firefighters try to revive the cats. Photo: Handout
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Cyclist, 60, dies after being hit by double-decker bus in Hong Kong

Man, 60, was trapped under bus and had to be freed by firefighters and paramedics.

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1 dead, 2 in critical condition after fire at luxury Hong Kong flat

Police investigate suspicious fire that killed 30-year-old woman after drug paraphernalia found in master bedroom.

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Missing hiker, 51, found dead after 2-day search on Lantau Island

Man, surnamed Chan, told his family on Wednesday he planned to hike on section 8 of the Lantau Trail.

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Section 8 of the Lantau Trail connects Shek Pik Reservoir (pictured) with Kau Ling Chung. Photo: Stanley Shin
Hong Kong

Woman suffers multiple burns in Hong Kong flat explosion caused by gas leak

Fire Services Department says explosion involved gas leak in kitchen of flat at Lam Tin Estate.

A woman has suffered multiple burns after a gas leak triggered an explosion at a flat. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong approves smart IoT fire alarms for 3,600 old buildings after pilot scheme

Detectors installed in flats and public areas of building send warning to fire department within 60 seconds of detecting carbon monoxide or smoke.

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Search launched after Lantau hiker goes missing amid Hong Kong heatwave

Man, 51, failed to return home after setting out on a hike on Lantau Island on Wednesday, when temperatures shot up to 33.7 degrees.

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Hong Kong drainage project suspended after worker struck by chain hoist dies

Director of drainage services asked contractor to provide appropriate assistance to victim’s family after expressing his deepest condolences.

The worker was struck by an electric chain hoist at a site on Yen Chow Street in Sham Shui Po on Wednesday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Construction worker struck by falling chain hoist in critical condition

Worker, 68, was on Hong Kong government site undergoing drainage replacement works when accident occurred.

Hong Kong hiking

3 elderly Hong Kong hikers found after 12-hour search

Fire department called off operation at 11.05am after trio, all in their 70s, were located.

Hong Kong housing

Editorial | Hong Kong must not slip into complacency on fire safety

The city is right to extend its safety inspection regimes for old buildings, even as it moves to enforce stricter standards for cramped subdivided flats.

A general view of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on March 2. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Wang Fuk Court family’s marathon efforts to retrieve belongings one last time

Residents Joe and Annie race against time to pack anything valuable they can find during second and final visit.

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Joe and Annie visit their flat. Photo: Theodora Yu
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Video | ‘Farewell, Wang Fuk Court’

Wang Kin House residents complete their final visit to their former home after deadly Tai Po fire.

Road safety in Hong Kong

KMB driver arrested after 22 hurt in bus crash with highway maintenance vehicle

KMB route 960 bus hits vehicle on Hong Kong’s Tsing Kwai Highway, leaving driver trapped in his cabin.

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Screams as 10 hurt in ‘drop tower’ turbulence on Cathay flight from Brisbane

Passenger describes experience as similar to ‘free-falling from a drop tower’, with severe altitude drop just before meals served.

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Ambulances on stand-by at Hong Kong International Airport on Saturday morning after authorities received news of serious turbulence on Cathay flight 156. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong fires and safety

1 dead, 4 injured as Hong Kong subdivided flat fire forces 300 to be evacuated

Man, aged 69, killed and four taken to hospital after fire broke out at flat inside Man Yuen Building in Jordan late on Thursday.

The fire broke out at a subdivided flat in a 62-year-old building that was undergoing renovation. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Operation targeting fire safety in old Hong Kong buildings extended for 2 years

Initial two-month scheme resulted in 75 prosecutions, with fire service aiming to check another 5,000 buildings following Tai Po blaze.

Hong Kong

Man falls to death from flat amid dispute with wife, son over education expenses

Wife, 52, and 21-year-old son arrested, with preliminary investigations suggesting death was accidental.

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