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Hong Kong tourist in coma after quad bike accident in Japan

A 69-year-old tourist from Hong Kong is in a coma after a quad bike accident in Nago City, Okinawa, Japan. The incident occurred while she was participating in an all-terrain vehicle class at a racetrack. She reportedly hit the throttle accidentally, causing the vehicle to overturn and resulting in a severe head injury. Hong Kong authorities are in contact with local Chinese consulates to provide support to the woman and her family. AI

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Hong Kong tourist in coma after quad bike accident in Japan

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Hung ·

    Hong Kong tourist left in coma after quad bike accident in Japan

    An elderly Hong Kong tourist has been left in a coma after falling from a quad bike in Japan. The Immigration Department said on Sunday that it had been in contact with the Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong and the Chinese consulate in Fukuoka to understand the situatio…