5th January 2025 – (Hong Kong) An escalator accident at Sha Kok Estate resulted in a fatal fall today at around 2.09pm. Police received multiple reports indicating that both a man and a woman had fallen from the escalator. Upon arrival, rescuers found the 36-year-old male victim in a state of unconsciousness, while the 65-year-old female victim had sustained head injuries but remained alert. Both were rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital in Sha Tin, where the man was later pronounced dead.
Reports suggest that the escalator connects Sha Kok Market and Sha Kok Commercial Centre. The pair were ascending when the male suddenly collapsed, causing him to fall backwards and inadvertently knock into the woman behind him. It has been revealed that the deceased had a history of health issues, and police are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
