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92-Year-Old Man Dies After Choking on Rice Balls

2/18/2026

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  • A 92-year-old man in Hong Kong collapsed after choking on glutinous rice balls at home.
  • His family called for help on Wednesday around 9 am from Sau Wah House, Sau Mau Ping Estate.
  • Police arrived and transported him to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong, where he was pronounced dead.
  • The cause of death is pending an autopsy.