Woman worker killed by dump truck at Sha Tin roadworks
The Civil Engineering and Development Department said related work was suspended and instructed the contractor to investigate and review site safety procedures.
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Roadworks worker killed by dump truck near Pok Hong Estate
Police arrested the 45-year-old driver on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death. A workers’ rights association raised concerns about site safety.
Man arrested after alleged knife assault and rooftop standoff in Yuen Long
Police negotiators joined emergency crews before the man returned to safety later that morning.
Joshua Wong’s sentence adds 9 years and 10 months in prison
Only two months and two days of his 10-year term will overlap with the sentence he is already serving.
Road worker killed by truck on Sha Tin Road
The crash near Pok Hong Estate closed a slow lane towards Ma On Shan, with traffic busy on the remaining lanes.
Pentecostal School reports equipment theft worth about HK$287,000
A preliminary count listed 64 missing items; HK01 later reported police were pursuing a former employee.
Driver arrested after truck hits woman crossing in North Point
The 60-year-old was taken to hospital unconscious with a head injury; a later report said she was not in life-threatening condition.
Woman unconscious after contractor’s truck hits her in North Point
She was crossing King’s Road as the truck turned into Shu Kuk Street and was taken to hospital for emergency treatment.
Driver charged after police sting on cross-border ride
Police say he was suspected of carrying passengers for reward without third-party insurance, which could affect protection in a crash.
Students unsure about money as older adults report frequent scam calls
Surveys by Shanghai Commercial Bank and Po Leung Kuk found gaps among secondary students and people aged 65 or over.
Three men jailed over attempted HK$880,000 subsidy claims
False shop photographs and documents were used for 11 purported businesses; two other defendants in the trial were acquitted.
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