Two die in separate work accidents

[RTHK] - 11/22/2024

Two men died in separate industrial accidents in Central and Tung Chung on Friday, sparking fresh calls to protect workers' safety. In one of the cases, an 18-year-old apprentice fell into an escalator shaft during repairs at the Euro Trade Centre on Des Voeux Road Central. He was rescued by (…)



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