Four critically injured in scaffolding collapse
[RTHK] - 01/13/2025
Eleven people on Monday were injured in a scaffolding collapse at a construction site in Kai Tak, with four in critical condition and one seriously hurt. Emergency personnel received reports of the incident on Shing Cheong Road at around 4pm. The bamboo structure, measuring 60 by 20 metres, was (…)
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[South China Morning Post] - 14/01/2025
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[HKFP] - 15/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 14/01/2025
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[HKFP] - 15/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 15/01/2025
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[HKFP] - 15/01/2025
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[HKFP] - 15/01/2025
Test strips to be used to detect space oil drug
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[RTHK] - 15/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 15/01/2025
Researchers behind study have called for more emotional education and resilience training in schools.
[South China Morning Post] - 14/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 15/01/2025
