Three falling incidents occurred this morning (December 16) in Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, and Tai Po.
Mong Kok Incident
At 8:16 AM, a 12-year-old girl reportedly fell from the rooftop of the Yuen Fat Building on Nelson Street. She was found lying on a 6th-floor canopy. Paramedics rushed her to Kwong Wah Hospital, but she was later pronounced dead. No suicide note was found, and initial investigations suggest she fell from the rooftop. The girl, a building resident, was wearing her school uniform at the time.
Tsim Sha Tsui Incident
At 9:21 AM, a security guard at Chungking Mansions on Nathan Road heard a loud noise from the 3rd-floor platform and suspected someone had fallen. A 59-year-old man was found injured in the stairwell and was conscious when paramedics arrived. He was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment. The man, a Canadian passport holder, reportedly stayed in a guesthouse in the building. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
Tai Po Incident
At 9:23 AM, a security guard at Heng Yiu House, Fu Heng Estate, reported hearing a loud noise from the building's canopy. Emergency responders confirmed the individual had died from their injuries. The identity and cause of the fall are still under investigation.
Suicide Prevention Hotlines in Hong Kong:
Mental Health Support Hotline (Emotional Support): 18111
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Suicide Prevention Hotline: 2382 0000
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Social Welfare Department: 2343 2255
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Tung Wah Group of Hospitals CEASE Crisis Centre: 18281
HA Mental Health Hotline: 2466 7350
Richmond Fellowship of Hong Kong: 3512 2626
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