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Crane Collapse Kills Operator at Hong Kong Housing Site

3/19/2026

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A tower crane collapsed at a public housing site in Kwai Chung, Hong Kong, killing the 62-year-old operator.
The incident occurred at 4:27 PM on the Tai Wo Hau Road project.
The crane's fall damaged a truck.
Firefighters reported no additional victims.
Woon Lee Construction has a history of safety violations, including fines for two fatal incidents in 2009 and 2011.

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Story summary

A tower crane collapsed at a public housing site in Kwai Chung, Hong Kong, killing the 62-year-old operator.
The incident occurred at 4:27 PM on the Tai Wo Hau Road project.
The crane's fall damaged a truck.
Firefighters reported no additional victims.
Woon Lee Construction has a history of safety violations, including fines for two fatal incidents in 2009 and 2011.