A man fell from a platform at a private apartment complex on Kwun Tung Road West 1 in West Kowloon around 7 PM on October 31 and accidentally pressed down a female cleaner who was unable to avoid the fall. The police and firefighters responded to the call and provided rescue operations. Both individuals were still conscious and the man was taken to Queen Mary Hospital for treatment, while the woman was transferred to Kai Tak Hospital. The cause of the incident is under investigation. According to on-site reports, the man was attending a Halloween party at the club prior to the accident, and had consumed alcohol. He fell from the platform to the grass below and impacted a female cleaner, though the platform was not very high and both parties did not suffer life-threatening injuries. The injured man, in visible pain, was transported on a stretcher. Photographed by Wong Man Wei.
The incident occurred at a private apartment building on Kwun Tung Road West 1 in West Kowloon on the evening of October 31, involving a man and a female cleaner. The man, who was attending a Halloween party, had previously consumed alcohol and fell from the platform, resulting in an injury incident to the woman below who could not dodge in time. Emergency services attended the scene to offer assistance, with both individuals remaining conscious. The man was sent to Queen Mary Hospital for treatment, while the woman was taken to Kai Tak Hospital. The specific circumstances leading to the accident are still under investigation. Witness reports suggest that despite the fall, the height was not excessively dangerous, and no life-threatening situations occurred. The injured man was visibly in pain and was transported on a stretager. Captured by photographer Wong Man Wei.
The occurrence is not uncommon in residential neighborhoods, where such private venues often host parties with potential safety risks, especially during special occasions like Halloween. The woman involved, who was working beneath the platform, highlighted the importance of maintaining awareness and vigilance in public and private spaces alike. Safety measures and responsible behavior at such events are crucial to prevent similar accidents from recurring. The ongoing investigation aims to further clarify the sequence of events leading to the incident. Police are gathering details and conducting thorough examinations to understand the full context and circumstances of the event. Photographs by Wong Man Wei document the event.