Lantau Island
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Hong Kong Housing Authority orders concrete tests for public housing blocks
The Hong Kong Housing Authority has ordered further testing on concrete used in three public housing blocks under construction in Tung Chung. Routine strength tests conducted between late August and early September reve…
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Taxi driver killed, 11 injured in Lantau Island crash
A fatal traffic accident occurred on Lantau Island in Hong Kong when a taxi collided with a bus and a truck. The taxi driver, attempting to overtake, swerved into oncoming traffic and struck a bus before hitting the tru…
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Typhoon Rose capsizes Hong Kong ferry, killing 88
In 1971, Typhoon Rose caused significant devastation in Hong Kong, leading to the tragic capsizing of the ferry mv Fatshan. This disaster resulted in the deaths of 88 people, primarily crew members, including senior Bri…
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Truck driver flees after vehicle crashes and burns on Lantau highway
A truck driver fled the scene after his 16-tonne vehicle, carrying electronic parts, crashed and caught fire on Hong Kong's North Lantau Highway during an amber rainstorm warning. The truck skidded into barriers, and de…
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Hong Kong issues red rainstorm warning with heavy showers expected
Hong Kong has issued a red rainstorm warning due to heavy thundery showers expected to persist through the weekend until Monday. The Observatory raised the warning to red, indicating over 50mm of rain per hour, with int…
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Hong Kong orders probe into airport link crash causing traffic chaos
Hong Kong transport authorities have ordered an investigation into the handling of a traffic accident that caused extensive gridlock. A collision involving a truck on the Cheung Tsing Highway led to over three hours of …
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Hong Kong Disneyland adds cooling, afternoon tickets for summer heat
Hong Kong Disneyland is introducing new measures to combat the summer heat and potential heavy rain. These include a discounted afternoon ticket for residents, allowing entry from 4 PM to avoid the hottest parts of the …
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Hong Kong expands autonomous vehicle trials with Baidu robotaxis
Hong Kong is accelerating its testing of autonomous vehicles, with authorities planning to expand road access for trials. The government has issued seven pilot licenses for 63 vehicles, and Baidu is conducting trials of…
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Hong Kong dual-branded Sheraton hotels to be sold by creditors
Two hotels in Hong Kong, a dual-branded Sheraton complex operated by Marriott, are being aggressively sold by creditors. The property, located on Lantau Island, was seized from Shimao Group Holdings Limited after they f…
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8-year-old girl dies after collapsing at Hong Kong home
An eight-year-old girl passed away after collapsing at her residence on Hong Kong's Lantau Island. Emergency services were dispatched to the home following a report from her mother and found the child unconscious. She w…
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Missing hiker found dead on Lantau Island after two-day search
A 51-year-old hiker, identified by the surname Chan, was discovered deceased on Lantau Island after a two-day search. He had informed his family of his intention to hike section 8 of the Lantau Trail on Wednesday. Searc…
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Hong Kong launches Lantau Island hiker search amid heatwave
Authorities in Hong Kong have initiated a search for a 52-year-old man who went missing on Lantau Island. The man began his hike on Wednesday, a day when temperatures reached 33.7 degrees Celsius, and failed to return h…