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Public Safety & Justice · 25 Sep

Unlicensed driver jailed 42 months over fatal speeding collision in Yuen Long

The 20-year-old admitted seven offences after driving at more than twice the speed limit and leaving the injured cyclist behind.

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Public Safety & Justice · 25 Sep

Police officer faces alternative charge alleging he incited girl under 16

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Public Safety & Justice · 25 Sep

Father admits eight offences against daughter as High Court adjourns sentencing

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Teenager arrested over telephone scams that allegedly cost victims about HK$410,000

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MTR trains run later for Mid-Autumn Festival, but there is no overnight service

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Society & Culture · 25 Sep

AFCD rejects automatic euthanasia claim after capturing eight dogs in Yuen Long

The department says the statutory four-day period is for tracing owners, while a frontline worker injured during the operation remains stable in hospital.

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Public Safety & Justice · 25 Sep

Man found uninjured after reported threat to jump at Tsz Wan Shan Shopping Centre

Police and firefighters attended after a woman reported her distressed son wanted to jump, and he was taken to hospital for assessment.

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Education · 25 Sep

Hong Kong outlines planned university towns for the Northern Metropolis

Campuses in three locations would be shaped around research, industry, technology and the arts, with incentives proposed for overseas universities.

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Health · 25 Sep

Kai Tak Hospital opening to reshape Kowloon emergency and inpatient care

The 2,400-bed hospital is due to open in October, while Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s site takes on a planned day-care role.

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Transport · 25 Sep

Saltwater pipe burst shuts Centre Street lane during Sai Ying Pun morning rush

Flooding, mud and closed crossings disrupted routes around Queen’s Road West and Des Voeux Road West as emergency repairs began.

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Government & Politics · 25 Sep

Saltwater pipe bursts on Macdonnell Road, disrupting supplies to nearby buildings

A burst outside Woodland Garden sent a two-metre water column, mud and sand across the pavement; service was expected to resume around 10am.

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Public Safety & Justice · 25 Sep

Man injured in suspected knife attack at Tuen Mun village house

The 43-year-old man ran outside for help with facial and neck injuries before being taken to Tuen Mun Hospital while conscious.

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Transport · 25 Sep

Medical emergency diverts Etihad A380 to Hong Kong, delaying about 500 passengers

Flight EY801 landed safely after diverting from Tokyo, but reached Abu Dhabi almost four hours late after the onboard emergency.

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Transport · 25 Sep

FlyTaxi standalone app to shut as service moves to Uber app by end of December

Uber says the transition will refund active FlyTaxi drivers’ points and account balances in full.

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