Elderly man injured by falling concrete in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay

World News

1 year ago

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Credited from: SCMP

A **79-year-old man** was injured in **Causeway Bay** after being struck by **falling concrete** from a building.
The incident occurred at **6:13 PM** when police were alerted to the debris falling from **No 76 Percival Street**.
Initial investigations revealed that a **2.1m by 0.2m** piece of concrete likely broke from a beam, leading to the site's **sealing off**.
The **Buildings Department** found that concrete was **peeling off** the exterior wall during their inspection and has initiated removal works.
Homeowners may face **criminal and civil liabilities** if their building's disrepair causes harm, emphasizing the importance of **building safety**.

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