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Voltage Dip Triggers 90 Lift Entrapments in Hong Kong

4/9/2026

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  • On April 9, 2026, a technical fault in the interconnection between Hong Kong's power providers caused a brief voltage dip, triggering about 90 lift entrapments on Hong Kong Island.
  • Fire Services Department confirmed entrapments occurred between 9:23 AM and 9:53 AM.
  • Hong Kong Electric Company Limited (HK Electric) attributed the dip to a fault in interconnection with CLP Power.
  • HK Electric did not provide a timeline for full restoration.