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Carbon Monoxide Leak at MTR Station Hospitalizes Six Workers

12/22/2025

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A carbon monoxide leak at Mong Kok East MTR station in Hong Kong caused six workers to collapse on Monday at 2:41 PM, and all six later regained consciousness.
The leak was traced to a fuel-powered generator used during renovations.
Four workers were hospitalized at Kwong Wah Hospital, and two declined treatment.
The MTR Corporation confirmed the workers were contractors involved in renovating the station's staff changing room.

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A carbon monoxide leak at Mong Kok East MTR station in Hong Kong caused six workers to collapse on Monday at 2:41 PM, and all six later regained consciousness.
The leak was traced to a fuel-powered generator used during renovations.
Four workers were hospitalized at Kwong Wah Hospital, and two declined treatment.
The MTR Corporation confirmed the workers were contractors involved in renovating the station's staff changing room.