Worker Found Unconscious on Shek Kwu Chau Island, Later Declared Dead; EPD Requests Investigation

EPD deeply saddened by passing of worker at construction site on artificial island off Shek Kwu Chau

The Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui, was deeply saddened by an incident where a worker was found unconscious at a site on an artificial island off Shek Kwu Chau and certified dead later in the hospital today (March 30). Dr Chui extended his deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. The EPD has requested the contractor to provide appropriate assistance to the family.

At around 11am today, the worker hired by a sub-contractor of the waste-to-energy facility on the artificial island in the waters off Shek Kwu Chau was found collapsed on the ground and was unconscious inside the facility. On-site first aid personnel immediately used an automated external defibrillator to perform first aid treatment. The worker was subsequently transported by the Government Flying Service to Eastern Hospital for resuscitation, and was certified dead later in hospital.

The EPD is very concerned about the incident. Apart from deploying staff members to the hospital immediately to understand the situation, the EPD has also notified the Labour Department of the incident, and has requested the contractor to fully co-operate with the Labour Department in its investigation. The EPD has also requested the contractor to submit an incident report within seven days.

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HKMA warns public of fraudulent social media posts impersonating HKMA Chief Executive

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has received enquiries from members of the public regarding fraudulent social media posts impersonating the Chief Executive of the HKMA, Mr Eddie Yue. The posts contained a faked news footage which claimed that the Chief Executive of the HKMA had attended a television programme. It included a link to lure members of the public into investing in a fraudulent investment scheme and providing personal information.

The HKMA wishes to clarify that the relevant news footage and posts are fabricated. The HKMA will not contact members of the public regarding personal financial matters.

The public should disregard any information disseminated on suspicious websites or social media accounts.

The HKMA has reported the cases to the Hong Kong Police Force. Members of the public who suspect that they have become victims of fraudulent acts should contact the Commercial and Technology Crime Hotline of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012 for further action and investigation by the Police.