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Construction Worker Falls from Scaffolding in Tai Po Accident

12/16/2025

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A 65-year-old construction worker fell from scaffolding at a village house in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on Tuesday at about 10:13 AM, leaving him unconscious with a head injury.
Emergency services transported him to Prince of Wales Hospital for treatment.
The incident is part of a series of similar incidents reported in the past month.
Police have classified the case as an industrial accident and are investigating the cause.

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Story summary

A 65-year-old construction worker fell from scaffolding at a village house in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on Tuesday at about 10:13 AM, leaving him unconscious with a head injury.
Emergency services transported him to Prince of Wales Hospital for treatment.
The incident is part of a series of similar incidents reported in the past month.
Police have classified the case as an industrial accident and are investigating the cause.