Hong Kong man critically ill after woman lands on him in suspected suicide
[South China Morning Post] - 12/30/2024
Man, who was pushing trolley at the time, sustains head and limb injuries and is in a critical condition in hospital.
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[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
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