An MTR passenger has reported online that a passenger wearing a hat was carrying a pressurized gas canister into a carriage. The post sparked debate online, and in the comments, the MTR "rapper" staff appeared and taught citizens how to handle such situations.
From a photo uploaded by the original poster, a female passenger wearing a white duck-bill cap had a pink pressurized gas canister placed between her feet. Several other passengers were seated beside her, but all were looking down at their phones, and no one stopped the situation.
The post led to heated discussion among netizens. Many exclaimed, "So explosive!" and "It's obvious that many people in Hong Kong need to have a sense of safety awareness," while others suggested, "Pull the emergency brake immediately, call staff—so dangerous, what are you waiting for?" There were also guesses as to whether it was a helium cylinder or a refrigerant tank.
The post also attracted the MTR "rapper", Hinson. He pointed out that if someone sees a passenger bringing dangerous goods into the railway area, they should call the phone number of any station along the same route to contact station staff. Station staff will then board the train to take the item out of the railway area.
He also pointed out that in emergency situations, or where it is quite possible that it could pose a life-threatening danger to other passengers, the emergency intercom located above the train door can also be pulled to immediately notify the train captain, and then staff at the next station will handle it right away.
Under Section 39 of the MTR By-Laws, except for persons duly authorized by the MTR Corporation, no person may carry any substance or other item regulated under the Dangerous Goods Ordinance into any part of railway premises. If the regulation is violated, the maximum penalty is a fine of HK$5,000 and imprisonment for six months.
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